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I consider myself both progressive and a supporter of the 2nd amendment.
Without going into too much detail, the aftermath of Katrina solidified my belief that we should be allowed to own semi-automatic handguns and rifles for home protection.
I am against banning "assault rifles" which are not largely different than hunting rifles, except in appearance. Likewise, semi-auto handguns (which actually are used in mass shootings significantly more often than assault rifles) should not be banned either.
However, we should absolutely take a look at reasonable targeted regulations that could help prevent more mass casualty shootings.
I believe that similar to a car, which when mishandled can cause great bodily harm or death, guns should be licensed and registered. In order to be able to access your guns, you have to maintain proper licensing, insurance, and be able to display knowledge of safety and proper securing of the firearm. I believe mental health screenings should be part of the licensing process.
Reasoned, pragmatic legislation could be introduced that's not a drastic overreach or knee-jerk reaction, and maintain the 2nd amendment rights granted to our citizens.
However, the NRA lobby has a stronghold on the conservatives in our country and any and all pragmatic legislation is met with hyperbolic "they want to take your guns" rhetoric.
The problems surrounding guns in America is a microcosm of the problem of partisan politics in America. Partisans have vilified "the other side" for so long, that there is virtually no one working with the other party to make reasonable compromises for progress for the citizens.
Without going into too much detail, the aftermath of Katrina solidified my belief that we should be allowed to own semi-automatic handguns and rifles for home protection.
I am against banning "assault rifles" which are not largely different than hunting rifles, except in appearance. Likewise, semi-auto handguns (which actually are used in mass shootings significantly more often than assault rifles) should not be banned either.
However, we should absolutely take a look at reasonable targeted regulations that could help prevent more mass casualty shootings.
I believe that similar to a car, which when mishandled can cause great bodily harm or death, guns should be licensed and registered. In order to be able to access your guns, you have to maintain proper licensing, insurance, and be able to display knowledge of safety and proper securing of the firearm. I believe mental health screenings should be part of the licensing process.
Reasoned, pragmatic legislation could be introduced that's not a drastic overreach or knee-jerk reaction, and maintain the 2nd amendment rights granted to our citizens.
However, the NRA lobby has a stronghold on the conservatives in our country and any and all pragmatic legislation is met with hyperbolic "they want to take your guns" rhetoric.
The problems surrounding guns in America is a microcosm of the problem of partisan politics in America. Partisans have vilified "the other side" for so long, that there is virtually no one working with the other party to make reasonable compromises for progress for the citizens.
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