[quote=zk]I think that we should have gun laws like the U.K.’s. I think we could have those and still comply with the second amendment.
I’d like to hear other views.[/quote]
ZK, the same individuals who fought the english with weapons as the same firepower as the english armies wrote the 2nd amendment. The ‘arms’ referred to in the 2nd amendment is for protection of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, not for sporting or hunting. If england banned weapons in the new world as it currently has, there would not be an United States. Like or not, our country exists because of the end of a gun barrel.
A real example of the need for semi-automatic weapons for the citizens against non-government aggressors would be the 1992 L.A. riots and the Korean shop owners. They protected their stores from hundreds of looters. The local police would not help. They were too busy protecting fire fighters and government buildings.
Who would willing to pay the compensation for the losses of these store owners if they did not have the semi-automatic weapons and shotguns for personal protection, not hunting? I assume you would be the first in line to pay up.
In the time of major emergencies (earthquakes, riots, etc.), one will need to protect, secure, and feed your family for at least 3 days. Even after 3 days, your local police or national guard may not be able to protect you on a hourly basis. If you really needed them, they might be there in hours, not in minutes.
I have always believe one should vote with his/her feet. May be you should live in UK if you would feel safer.
