It is a sad situation, no question.

However, I disagree with your implied solution. We are just now out from under the administration of a Mango Mussolini who thought sending troops to suppress protesters was a good idea. The fact that responsible citizenry is armed is probably one of the few things that gave him cause for pause.

We do need better laws governing who has access to guns. I will support those notions, but banning weapons entirely ..... ahhh nope!

If you think we should disarm for the sake of the children, I would also remind you of Kent State.
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@Normanbites Nowhere in my post do I suggest banning weapons entirely. Flintlock pistols and muskets were used when the 2nd. amendment was written. Today's weapons are very different with the ability to do massive harm. Overhauling the 2nd. amendment to reflect the changes would do a great deal in limiting specific kinds of weapons and include regulations on registration and training.

@Betty I agree the 2nd Amendment or it's interpretation could use some modification. Your original post was not clear on what you were suggesting.

@Normanbites You're right, I should have been clearer.