Gun control laws do not make America safer for law biding citizens!

< > The only holes that exist are in your argument. You've completely FAILED to answer many of my points, nor have you made good on your initial intentions. Remember your statement: <> ??? <> I put the relevant part in quotes for you not to miss. It read, "a well regulated militia". Perhaps you are not distorting it intentionally. Maybe you just do not understand the Second Amendment. I will explain it for you: (Definition from your own American Heritage Dictionary, which you cannot dispute, as you used it as your source for information above.) regï¿½uï¿½late Pronunciation Key [reg-yuh-leyt] –verb (used with object), -latï¿½ed, -latï¿½ing. 1. to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses. 2. to adjust to some standard or requirement, as amount, degree, etc.: to regulate the temperature. 3. to adjust so as to ensure accuracy of operation: to regulate a watch. 4. to put in good order: to regulate the digestion. The spirit of the Second Amendment clearly indicated that the militia have structure and regulation. Laws like the Brady law help to provide such requirements to allow everyday citizens to bear arms. What you are proposing is wreckless and dangerous to law abiding citizens. You are arguing that anyone can obtain a gun without any training, background checking, or "regulation" whatsoever. That is gravely irresponsible and cannot be condoned by civilized society. < > Since statistical analysis is beyond you, allow me to simplify it. If 600,000 gun purchases have been blocked, that means the potential for law abiding citizens of becoming victims of injury/death is greatly reduced for the simple fact that there were that many guns not at large posing a potential threat. < > Yes, and it can also be as simple as being determined to be temporarily insane once in your past too. People that are prone to psychological breaks do not need to purchase a gun with ease. < > Prove to me that by making it easy for (former) criminals to purchase firearms easily that they will buy guns legally. You're the Pro. Prove it, as the burden of proof is on you. For the record, I think you're absolutely wrong. < > No, but they are not the only ones that use guns to harm law abiding citizens, which is the point of this debate. <> Just because you have not seen this does not mean it does not happen. I am in Los Angeles where Bloods and Crips (not Crypts) buy guns legally all the time. I suspect that many of their guns are bought illegally, but there are many that are not and you are stereotyping a group of people of whom you know nothing about. < > Off topic. Also, drugs are not as cheap as a driver's license. <> That is doubtful. Anytime you engage in illegal activity, the merchandise is appropriately raised, which is what allows the seller to make a "fair" profit, due to the risks and consequences of getting caught that are involved. <> That's not true, as I do not see our police or military forces being disarmed. The people who protect the law abiding citizens have to be armed as a matter of common sense. These are also the people that are properly trained to carry firearms. < > How many people are truly rehabilitated in prison? How many return to prison after being released because s/he committed a (violent) crime? You are un-American if you are against Gun Control Laws. The well-being of the law abiding citizens should always come first. Why should law abiding citizens be at the mercy of a government who allows any violent idiot off the street acquire a means to do great damage and violence? < > Really? England's and Australia's gun violence statistics are no where near as overwhelming as the USA's. Americans deserve to be as safe as the people in safer nations that have Gun Control Laws. Are you going to flee from this point again or address it? < > You've omitted the actual figures. The way that I see it, a jump in stabbings by TEN percent is preferable with a DECLINE of shooting by TWELVE percent. It more mathematically sound when put into proper context. Thank you for that. < > That is not working now. We need Gun Control Laws. It is just that simple. < > That is a lie or an untrue generalization. < > I agree, but that has NOTHING to do with this debate. < > You are right about preventing crime in the first place, but sadly, you are wrong about the allowing of private citizens to obtain guns. You are suggesting that people with mental retardations of any kind should also be allowed to get upset one day and go buy a gun to shoot whomever made them upset. You are not discriminating against anyone in your argument. You just want to make it easier for anyone to be able to do EVIL.