http://www.starherald.com/news/nation_world/thousands-march-for-gun-control-in-washington/article_392a8bac-683b-11e2-980d-0019bb2963f4.html
After the Sandy Hook tragedy a new controversy arose that would shape and create new ideas and thoughts about gun control. A march was held in Washington that consisted of thousands of people who wanted to repeal or limit gun ownership. The organization of protestors walked from the capitol to the Washington monument and were joined by figures such as Collin Goddard, a survivor of the Virginia Tech massacre. Molly Smith created a facebook page that was titled "One Million Moms For Gun Control" which sparked the though and protesting over guns. It wasn't the only source to do this, but after gathering 50,000$ from supporting organizations, many fled to Washington for the inspiring march.
I myself do not completely agree with the ban of guns. I say that there should be a limit on what kind of guns you can buy, a background check on the buyer, and an in depth process that truly lets you become aware of the identity of whoever the purchaser of the weapon may be. Just as many pointed out in the march, buying a gun/weapon shouldn't be as easy as stores make it this day in age. I do not think that massacres would completely end if we banned guns, nor do I think that the sale of guns would stop if there is a law made. There are many illegal substances, items, and etc out in the world today where access is often fairly easy to reach, therefor I don't think repealing the 2nd amendment would make much of a difference. But that's just my opinion, what's yours? #GunControlOrNot?
Brian, do you understand the debate as it stands, now? The ban that has been proposed is not on all guns...just assault rifles.
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