This kind of mentality further justifies programs like affirmative action, that give people an opportunity that they would not have otherwise. This particular editorial made the assumption that tighter gun control laws would minimize random acts of violence such as that which occurred in Colorado. The presence of firearms in the civilian population is what keeps most criminals fearful and in check. The Daily Illini editorial board must realize that it is the right to bear arms that gives everyone the right to feel safe in our society. Advocating that the government tighten its grip on gun control to prevent further senseless killing makes as much sense as placing a prohibition on cholesterol to reduce heart attack and stroke.
Restrictive legislation can never take the place of good judgement.
Though CRW takes the stance that people should take responsibility for firearms, the blue ribbons meant much more than this. The blue ribbons were to show support for those affected by school violence. School violence has become a rising problem in our nation, and we would like students from the University of Illinois to show their support of those families affected by this violence by wearing a blue ribbon. I want the freedom to own and use a firearm. Suppose you ban guns.