LOL Unlikely? The word I'd be looking for there is idiotic.So, the theory is that criminals commit homicides because they are confused about the legality of the act?
Seems unlikely to me.
Laws and codes are only of interest to the law abiding.Some countries have a single criminal code so there is no conflict between the state and federal laws. If this were the case in the US, would there be fewer instances of different codes creating questions about what is legal, not legal, etc?
The carnage being falling rates of violent crime decade over decade since the 60s, and increasing concentration of that violent crime among criminals rather than against non-criminals?There are only really two choices here. Do nothing and allow the carnage to continue. . .
It's a shame when anyone feels restrained from expressing themselves or putting forth any idea to help solve a problem. We in the community need more tolerance for open dialog.
It's a shame when anyone feels restrained from expressing themselves or putting forth any idea to help solve a problem. We in the community need more tolerance for open dialog.
Look up McGit v. Oklahoma and you will find one. This case is turning into nothing less than a _____(slang for feces) show of EPIC proportions. And it may get much worse.What is the conflict between state and federal laws?
Ok here goes...
We've tried half measures in the past. Magazine limits and assault weapon bans. This never works as there are already millions of these weapons and mags out there. We have reached a point in our society where drastic measures are called for. Back in the seventies, when I attended high school, many of us had long guns on racks in our trucks. Nobody ever thought of taking one into the school and killing as many as possible. Something has changed. Exactly what is a subject for debate, but the fact is, people are more violent and mentally unstable today than in days gone by.
Something that would substantially reduce the carnage in America is an outright ban on all semi-auto weapons with a detachable magazine. Ten round mags are just a half measure as one can reload another ten in just a couple of seconds. How many ten round mags can you carry in your pockets? The possession of these weapons would be a felony and the penalties would be severe. Of course a government buy back of existing weapons would be in order. Single shot, lever, pump, and bolt action work just fine for hunting. Revolvers for self defense.
I know all the arguments. One of my favorites is that we need our assault weapons to defend against government tyranny. This is nonsense as THEY have armed drones and REAL weapons of war. The second amendment would remain intact, but all rights and freedoms have limits. Again, do something that will actually work, or allow the madness to continue.
Mandatory 5-year jail sentences for any crime committed using or displaying a firearm. No plea bargaining, and no early paroles.There isn't any kind of gun control law that will stop or even lower the murder rate. Naturally when your "open dialog" about gun control is Pollyanna wishful thinking it will get challenged. We need criminal control in this country. They are the ones doing the killing, not the gun.