Second Amendment Comes First Response

Gabriella, your post "Second Amendment Comes First" had many valid points that I back 100%. Gun violence unfortunately has evolved into an everyday part of society that we unfortunately have become desensitized to. The Second Amendment states, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." This has led to further interpretation that our country cannot decide on. The far Rights fight would kill (literally) for their beloved Second Amendment to remain protected. But when will this nonsense over such a clear solution come to an end? To restate what you said, this amendment originated for only a select group of people at the time, which were white men. When this was established along with the Constitution, it was clear that times were different and individuals used their firearms to protect themselves. Given too, they were not automatic weapons. Merely, the guns were just sufficient enough for protection. So how does self-defense fall under mass shootings? The media tries to hide shootings that go on in our country. The disturbing part is that most shootings do not make mass media unless there are a certain number of deaths. That to me is absolutely disgusting. Your argument is completely valid in my opinion and we as a country need to step up and put an end to gun violence.

Response to Angela

Angela, your argument coincides with mine one hundred percent. In you blog "CLOSE THE "GUN SHOW" LOOPHOLE," you made very clear, valid points on how you think legislature should act upon this subject. The "gun show loophole" has, and is a problem still to this day. Requiring background checks before the purchase of a firearm is extremely important and absolutely necessary if we are still able to access guns. I liked how you mentioned the fact that in our everyday lives we give our personal information out with ease. It is time to start doing so when it comes to purchasing a deadly weapon. Although I do not believe the average citizen should have the rights to bear arms at all, the first step in the direction of protection, is more restrictions and background checks.