Gun Control And Freedom

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violence that has been on the rise ever since the 80's, legislators must take stronger action than ever before to show that these crimes simply cannot be committed with impunity. Whether this requires tougher sentences for juveniles or simply better education, the fact remains that guns are the vehicles by which juveniles are venting their anger and frustration. Removing these vehicles may not necessarily mean the eradication of crime altogether, but it will at least cause the number of casualties to decline and make victim-causing violence all the more difficult. The aim should be to reduce violence no matter what the cost. Those who take refuge in the Second Amendment need to place issues in their proper proportion. Since Jeffersonian times, the Constitution has been interpreted loosely. We no longer are under British rule, we no longer need to guard against invasion of our homes by unwanted soldiers. Restrictions on the amendment, however, would certainly serve as a good ...

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