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In reply to the discussion: Your second amendment rights are getting in the way of our rights. [View all]NewMoonTherian
(883 posts)Unlawful abuse of guns is getting in the way. The second amendment doesn't protect that, and never has.
There are already massive, unreasonable restrictions on the right to arms. More restrictions at this point won't reduce gun violence. Maybe, instead, we could work together to actually reduce crime, instead of attacking legal, legitimate behavior in hopes of somehow hampering crime.
This shooting is causing a wave of irrational behavior. Movie theaters are beefing up security, as if this is some coordinated nationwide attack against the movie industry. Attacking the second amendment and harassing harmless gun owners is just as irrational, and won't be any more helpful.
I respect your rights, and you can disrespect mine all you want. They are protected by the United States constitution, and that isn't likely to change soon.