In an article written by Peter Manseau of the New York Times, the gun control controversy is once again highlighted. As more and more accidents and tragedies are occurring with gun violence, people are starting to question the liberties that we as Americans posses. It's interesting, you see, how when the safety of the general public comes into question, it seems to take priority over maintaining our freedoms. The author of the article states, "Though often seen as an embodiment of the nation’s freedom-loving swagger, every gun comes loaded with an alternate history: not heroic self-reliance but hapless tragedy." People are starting to notice that there are more and more of these happenings, and starting to take action, as we see with some of the presidential candidates. The laws in certain states essentially allow free reign to this unique invention that no matter what, will always be half-wild. When a two-year-old son takes out a legally concealed weapon and kills his mother with it, the media will certainly take notice. Not only was in captivating because of the kid's age, but because the mom had it concealed while shopping at the local Wal-mart. Wal-mart, of all places. Why does this woman even have a gun in her purse while shopping? Well clearly because she was thinking and anticipating a situation where she would need to use it. Which thus brings us to the controversy. If people are willing to sacrifice their liberties for their own safety, how far are they willing to go? I think we have seen far too much tragedy to keep the law the way it is. I'm not advocating for total abolishment of gun control, but limiting would not be a bad option. With the Virginia Tech shooting, Columbine shooting, and Sandy Hook Elementary tragedies all taking place recently, it's time to make a change.
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