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by BedokAmerican » Tue, 27 May 2014 2:50 pm
Believe it or not, most Americans aren't gun nuts or racists. There are some, including a few politicians, who are gun nuts and they make tons of noise and it makes it appear they have more of a corral than they really do because they get attention. The Nat'l Rifle Assoc. contributes to political campaigns and endorses candidates, and for those in specific parts of the country, that carries weight for some voters. Although, many voters are inclined to vote for the opposite candidate because they think the NRA is too extreme.
Most people don't care if law abiding citizens have guns for things like hunting, target shooting, or even self protection. It's the fact that lunatics are able to buy weapons and ammunition with no questions asked. Yes, some crazy person could still get their hands on a weapon and do a shooting spree if laws were tighter, but why make it easy for them to do so?
The gun nuts are against background checks, registration and waiting periods (although these laws vary from state to state). Seriously, if someone is a law-abiding citizen, nobody is after their gun, not the government or anybody else. Quit being paranoid and having an everybody-wants-me ego.
The problem is that the gun nuts are looking at things in "black and white" and things make more sense when looked at in "shades of gray." If people are concerned about a lunatic having a gun, suddenly their gun is in danger of being confiscated. Not the case.
This often becomes an issue during election years. I've had people tell me they won't vote for a candidate because of their antigun stance. I've asked them how often they've had a gun. They'll say something like "30 years." I'll then say, "Ok, you got your gun when Reagan was president, and had it during Bush 41, Clinton, Bush 43 and Obama. Republican and Democratic administrations. Has anyone ever tried to take your gun?" They'll say "no" and I'll ask them why they still think someone is after their gun and they never have an answer.