As we all know, there was recently a shooting that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. This event left the town, the state of Connecticut, the rest of the United States, and many places around the world hurt, broken, and shocked. Unlike many would expect, the gunman didn't go in expecting to take revenge on any one specific person. Eighteen innocent children and ten adults (one being the shooter Adam Lanza) were left dead as a result of this tragedy.
Keep the familes and the souls of the victims in your prayers. They will all be dearly missed. <3
Out of all this, another issue has been brought up for discussion. What should the United States do about gun control? In my opinion, adopting the gun control used in Japan would be the best way to go in order to ensure the safety of our citizens. In Japan, you cannot buy a handgun, much less an assault rifle. In fact, even off-duty police officers are banned from carrying guns.
You can buy a shotgun or an air rifle, but it is not easy:
- First, you have to take a class and a written exam.
- Then there's a skill test at a shooting range
- Next is a drug test
- Then a mental evaluation.
- Assuming you pass all those tests, you file with the police, who then run a background check.
What is the proof that this system works however? It is made clear with one simple statistic. In 2008, the U.S. had 12,000 gun-related murders. Japan had 11. More than double that number were killed in the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut. STOP GIVING PEOPLE THE TOOLS TO COMMIT THESE TERRIBLE CRIMES. SAVE THE CHILDREN OF THE FUTURE.
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