Comment on a colleague's work No.1: March For Our Rights
Angela Decello's article "March For Our Rights" is her opinions about gun ownership and some suggestions for mandatory national level regulations and laws.
I agree with Ms. Decello and find her suggestions are functional and practical for lawmakers to consider. Like Ms. Decello, I am not against the ownership of guns as long as they are well-regulated to protect vulnerable people. Ms. Decello is right on pointing out the question "But what happens when we take these rights from two centuries ago and apply them in modern-day America?" I am surprised to notice that many people keep talking about the Second Amendment as if they understood it thoughtfully. The Second Amendment states:
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
For my understanding, back to the 18th century, British colonists had their right to own weapons to fight back the King of England and to fight for their freedom. That can be understood if and only if a nation is at war or under attack by enemies, that nation's civilians should have weapons for their defense and protection. Logically, applying the same situation from the 18th century to the 21st century without adjustment seems not right. The NRA and gun enthusiasts misconstrue the Second Amendment. Their strong influence in term of politics and finance make lawmakers to slow down on prepare, propose and pass laws. However, the most important points I believe all American people should know or at least acknowledge that The United States is not currently at war nor under attack. Sadly, there is no laws or regulations about ownership procedures and how to use guns during peace and war time.
Here is the list Angela suggested which I agree that Congressmen and Congresswomen should consider:
- National Permit-to-Purchase
- 48-hour waiting period
- Universal background check (no more gun show loopholes)
- National registry
In short, the main point of this nonstop gun debates is not about against owning guns, but it is about how to make right laws to make sure that we do not have so many gun-shooting massacres.
I agree with Ms. Decello and find her suggestions are functional and practical for lawmakers to consider. Like Ms. Decello, I am not against the ownership of guns as long as they are well-regulated to protect vulnerable people. Ms. Decello is right on pointing out the question "But what happens when we take these rights from two centuries ago and apply them in modern-day America?" I am surprised to notice that many people keep talking about the Second Amendment as if they understood it thoughtfully. The Second Amendment states:
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
For my understanding, back to the 18th century, British colonists had their right to own weapons to fight back the King of England and to fight for their freedom. That can be understood if and only if a nation is at war or under attack by enemies, that nation's civilians should have weapons for their defense and protection. Logically, applying the same situation from the 18th century to the 21st century without adjustment seems not right. The NRA and gun enthusiasts misconstrue the Second Amendment. Their strong influence in term of politics and finance make lawmakers to slow down on prepare, propose and pass laws. However, the most important points I believe all American people should know or at least acknowledge that The United States is not currently at war nor under attack. Sadly, there is no laws or regulations about ownership procedures and how to use guns during peace and war time.
Here is the list Angela suggested which I agree that Congressmen and Congresswomen should consider:
- National Permit-to-Purchase
- 48-hour waiting period
- Universal background check (no more gun show loopholes)
- National registry
In short, the main point of this nonstop gun debates is not about against owning guns, but it is about how to make right laws to make sure that we do not have so many gun-shooting massacres.
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