the underlying problem

And not only in dealing with mental illness, but in researching why we seem to have a growing number of mentally ill. 

But I still advocate gun control that removes automatic hand guns and assault weapons.  Even though I do not consider killing animals as Sport, I would accept allowing the sort of weapons used in such slaughter.  But there is no way the average citizen needs heavy armament to defend his/her castle. 

But the underlying problem continues to be our worship of Power and Violence. 

 

 

Carl Jarvis

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Bob Hachey

To: Blind Democracy Discussion List

Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 9:04 AM

Subject: Re: another lame duck bill here a killer

Hi Carl,

I agree with you as to how effective or not effective stricter gun laws might be. When I was a sophomore in College, I wrote a paper advocating for a nationwide ban on handguns. I have also supported things like tougher background checks and waiting periods for buying guns. But I fear all of this could lead to a major black market in guns that profits organized criminals.

I think a better way to go in efforts to reduce the horrific violence we se is to put more resources in to dealing with mental illness. That seems to be a common denominator in virtually all of the violence.

Bob Hachey

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