The bottom line to me is that if you ban guns the only people that will have them are criminals and the government. Two things which I inherently distrust. Also, when does it end? Do we move on to knives and other sharp objects? Guns don't kill people all by themselves. A gun is just a tool. It's like saying a shovel is responsible for digging a ditch. I understand the point about family arguments becoming deadly because of access to a gun but thats just a nother nasty part of life we have do deal with. Thousands of people use cars irresponsibly every year through drunk driving or other unsafe actions. Yet, we don't run around trying to ban the car. Just because a minute percentage of gun owners act irresponsibly doesn't mean the rest of us should have to give up our right to bear arms. My last point is that when someone breaks into your house and is threatening you, your family, and your property all the safeguards of a lawful society have failed you. The law, the govt., the police, your security systems, your dogs, and your neighbors. I just don't feel comfortable taking away anyone's right to a last defense and leaving someone at the mercy of a criminal.
