Current Event Editorial #2

Should people who commit domestic violence still be allowed to keep their hanguns? Apparently Maryland is starting to think twice about their policy on this issue. This state is trying to pass legislation that will automatically take away any firearm that a person who has committed any type of domestic violence. According to statistics, a majority of deaths from domestic violence are a result from a gun. California, North Carolina, and Virginia have this type of legislation or one similar to it. The author of this week's article realy put no bias to this legislation. However, I feel he/she feels that it is necessary.
I feel that this legislation is needed. I an more of a pro-gun control person. Sure, this domestic violence problem can still continue with other weapons, but it is probably unlikely. There is really no fighting against the statistics and facts of domestic violence. People who are charged with this crime have a high chance of doing it again and with a gun. After a death of a family on Thanksgiving a few years ago, this legislation got a push. A man ended up killing his wife, three children, and himself. If this legislation were to stop things like this from happening, then I say go at it 100%. However, there are still those people who bring the 2nd amendment into play with this issue. But seriously, its either taking away guns or taking people out of houses in body bags. Anyone who does not agree with this legislation based on the 2nd amendment really make me angry. GET OVER IT! It is 2009 and this amendment is not really relevant when it comes to these issues. The purpose of the government is to protect its citizens. I highly doubt that any legislature would deny passing this bill since it will def protect many citizens.

my thoughts...

PEACE...