Another officer was shot and with sadness we can say we haven't yet got a handle on gun violence. I think we are dealing with the availability of certain guns on one side and the right to own guns on the other side. From a domestic disturbance response issue (violence and mental health may be at cause) it is sad to see things turn out this way (Meaning we need change that creates accountability and opportunity for help.). Somewhere and someday we are going to have to find the right balance between protection from gun misuse and the right to bear arms. We are not there yet...but people are certainly discussing it from a wider societal perspective. Either way, until we find a solution it will continue forward and some will misuse them; maybe always will. :(
Maybe we need to innovate the gun market to create more finger print protection. See an article by Daniel Trotta in Rueter's article 'Exclusive: Smart guns finally arriving in U.S., seeking to shake up firearms market'. However, guns are a controversial issue. I don't know all the arguments involved so I'm just sort of learning to formulate my own opinion (I haven't made up my mind on the idea yet. What I can say is useless death and violent crime damage our society.). What I can say is that I have talked to a lot of people who own guns and I think some of them don't respect its finite nature (The personality and gun are often the primary issues). There are others who are more serious about them and treat them with a level of respect (The type of gun owner I trust.)
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