Ron Paul: Government Security Is Just Another Kind of Violence
This article by Congressman Ron Paul was originally published on his website December 24, 2012: The senseless and horrific killings last week in Newtown, Connecticut reminded us that a determined individual or group of individuals can cause great harm no matter what laws are in place. Connecticut already has restrictive gun laws relative to other states, including restrictions on fully automatic, so-called \"assault\" rifles and gun-free zones. Predictably, the political left responded to the tragedy with emotional calls for increased gun control. This is understandable, but misguided. The impulse to have government \"do something\" to protect us in the wake national tragedies is reflexive and often well intentioned. Many Americans believe that if we simply pass the right laws, future horrors like the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting can be prevented. But this impulse ignores the self evident truth that criminals don #39;t obey laws. The political right, unfortunately, has fallen into the same trap in its calls for quick legislative solutions to gun violence. If only we put armed police or armed teachers in schools, we #39;re told, would-be school shooters will be dissuaded or stopped. While I certainly agree that more guns equals less crime and that private gun ownership prevents many shootings, I don #39;t agree that conservatives and libertarians should view government legislation, especially at the federal level, as the solution to violence. Real change can happen only when we commit ...From:LibertyInOurTimeViews:49 0ratingsTime:04:36More inNews Politics
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Excerpt from: Ron Paul: Government Security Is Just Another Kind of Violence This article by Congressman Ron Paul was originally published on his website December 24, 2012: The senseless and horrific killings last week in Newtown, Connecticut reminded us that a determined individual or group of individuals can cause great harm no matter what laws are in place. Connecticut already has restrictive gun laws relative to other states, including restrictions on fully automatic, so-called \"assault\" rifles and gun-free zones. Predictably, the political left responded to the tragedy with emotional calls for increased gun control. Continue reading
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