tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587638881201720570.post3338806936872985265..comments2024-03-04T17:59:56.733-08:00Comments on Venice For Change: God Forbid We Talk About Gun ControlMarta Evryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09921256028234816777noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587638881201720570.post-42632268138545140452013-02-25T23:13:20.225-08:002013-02-25T23:13:20.225-08:00While I hear your opinion, and call to action, a...While I hear your opinion, and call to action, a recurring problem is the knee jerk reaction. Passing legislation based entirely on emotional response is not democracy. It's grand standing and feel good measures which time after time, study after study, continue to lack any meaningful results. <br /><br />Limiting magazine capacity, and rifles with spooky features is ineffective at reducing lethality or preventing gun crime. <br /><br />FBI and DOJ statistics, supported by the National safety Committee, show that so called "assault rifles" only account for a extremely small percentage of all gun crime. 0.0007% if I'm not mistaken. <br /><br />That said, I believe we need to focus on solid deterrents. Restricting my magazine capacity, or making it difficult to reload is easily circumvented by even the most incompetent shooter. Increasing minimum sentences for crimes committed while brandishing, or involving, firearms is a solid place to start, and serves to keep the focus and heat on those who would commit crimes in the first place. <br /><br />Food for thought. <br /><br /><br /><br />RuhRohRaggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11044165354741140605noreply@blogger.com