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Old 03-25-2007, 11:37 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I was wondering what everyone's thoughts here were in regards to gun control laws and the rise in gang violence?

Although I support the rights to bear arms, I also do believe that there needs to be a better system set into place to keep young people away from purchasing a gun or using one.

I happen to live in an area, where gangs have been slowly moving in over the last decade. A young boy was killed a couple of weeks ago in a gang-style killing a few blocks away, and last night, 4 doors down from us there was a gang killing...

All those in the cases are under the legal age of owning a gun...Yet it was that type of weapon used regardlessly. What can we do as a society, to remove those weapons from these kids without infrindging on the personal rights of law-abiding citizens?

We have some agreement here. I don't believe in banning guns; however, I do agree with Tristan that the general public doesn't need to have machine guns and armor piercing bullets.

I think a very tough stance should be taken against gangs. Round them up and put them away is the approach law enforcement should be taking. Quit fooling around and allowing these gangs to roam around freely and commit violent crimes. Sometimes an old-fashioned approach it what works best.