30 September 2009

My $0.02 on Gun Control - Part 3

Part 3: Education as a Solution

Ignorance solves nothing. There is a lot of misinformation out there for and against gun control. I am not about to try to address any of them. There are already plenty of resources available for that: snopes.com and factcheck.org are a couple. Most of the misinformation is perpetuated by lobbyists on both sides and the common person does little or nothing to discover the truth.

What should everyone know?
Also, do not be afraid of guns. How? Familiarize yourself with them, not academically. Go to a range, rent a handgun, shoot it.

Personally, I am a fan of mandatory two year military service for all eligible 18 year olds. Among the many benefits, this would give most young men and many women the opportunity to learn first-hand how to properly handle firearms.

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