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Neither do I. But I think it's very, VERY obvious that the modern Court is drastically conservative in nature. But that's neither here nor there, except to provide some context for my frequent and vehement disagreements with the Supreme Court.
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I disagree, I've yet to see a unanimous vote in favor of something that I would define as a "conservative decision".
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Originally posted by ctembreull
I agree insofar in that gun training really ought to be mandatory; we license people to drive. We make them take classes, tests, and acquire insurance. Maybe there's a solution that way. After all, a car improperly used is as much a threat to life and limb as a gun improperly used. What an interesting idea... an actual licensing process and liability insurance.
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Many many many more people die from car accidents than from gun accidents, but yes, some form of safety training should definitely be required. Personally, I would implement this through the school system. Perhaps an elementary school Eddie-Eagle-like "Hey kids, stay the hell away from guns, they're bad" program coupled with a required course on firearm safety in high school.
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On that we can agree... and I hope that things like this can form the foundation of future gun legislation. But I'm still hoping for an ounce of prevention to go with that pound of cure.
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"Shall-issue" conceal/carry handgun laws are a deterrant of violent crime. Do you support such empowerment of law-abiding gun owners, or would you rather that only police and the military are able to carry a gun?