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[Canadian] Gun supporters use flawed logic
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| Contributor | Monsieur |
| Last Edited | Monsieur Sep 20, 2006 10:58pm |
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| Category | Editorial |
| News Date | Tuesday, September 19, 2006 04:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The reaction of gun supporters to the shooting at Dawson College in Montreal was almost as swift as that of police.
Our newspaper was inundated with e-mails sent as letters to the editor. All carried the same tune. Guns don’t kill people, people kill people. They also trotted out the faulty logic that since the federal gun registry had failed to stop Kimveer Gill from buying a semi-automatic rifle, it should be scrapped.
Canada has laws against murder, rape and theft. These crimes continue to occur despite these laws. Does that mean the laws have failed they should be repealed? Of course not.
No law is foolproof. There will always be someone who breaks it. But imagine if we had no such laws. Yes, you’re right, it would be mayhem.
Being able to use a gun, like a car, is a privilege. Not a right. Both are capable of being misused and causing harm to others or to property. You have to have a licence to drive a car and you need to get it registered. Gun owners should do the same with their weapons. |
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