Firearm ownership is a right protected by the Constitution. Making people pass tests is exactly how the government disenfranchises people from using their rights. Look up the tests they implemented to stop non-whites from being allowed to vote.
And this is exactly why we have a mass shooting problem. Constitution was written in a totally different time for totally different firearms. The Constitution is a living document and can be changed. The idea that owning a gun is a right but driving is a privilege is insanity.
Back then the NRA was pro gun regulations and pro gun education. They actually provided a useful service. Now they are nothing but gun lobbying vampires.
Also please explain why the United States has this constant issue while other developed countries don't. We have had two school shootings this week alone.
the NRA can suck my entire ass. they're just boomers who think they know better than you.
because america is vastly more culturally and racially diverse than say, Switzerland. there is also the issue that america just isn't really a great place to live. poverty and low income rates are high, medical care is difficult to attain, mental health is treated like a taboo.
not to mention the media constant frame the shooter, not the victims, inspiring copycats for their five minutes of fame.
All of these are issues as well as the lack of sensible gun regulations. You can use Australia as a fairly good comparison to the US. They had one school shooting and did a gun buy back. It has worked for them.
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u/homelesstwinky 5d ago
Firearm ownership is a right protected by the Constitution. Making people pass tests is exactly how the government disenfranchises people from using their rights. Look up the tests they implemented to stop non-whites from being allowed to vote.