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A Reflection on the Batman Tragedy

As a founding father of the country we live in, and as an avid fan of Batman, I feel I should say something about the events of last night and our firearms situation in modern-day America.

First, I simply must offer my condolences to the people directly affected by this tragedy.  Nothing compares to the sadness brought on by an unexpected tragedy.  The surprise loss of a loved one at the hands of another is very hard to grasp, come to terms with, and move forward from.  To those who have been affected, again, my heart stretches times zones for you.

Second, I would like to formally state that in a country this large, with this level of police and military, that there is no need for civilians to have access to firearms.  The loss of the “joy of hunting” and/or “personal security” is no argument compared to the loss of a person because of those allowances.  If firearms were not allowed to be sold to civilians, firearm related crimes would decrease.  

Now to thwart possible arguments… Did myself and the other founders come to the conclusion that we should have the right to bear arms in the 18th Century? Yes, however guns were different, the availability of guns was different, the level of government-organized defense against crime was much, much lower, and we as a people were much more spread out.  In the 1700s, we needed to defend ourselves due to a lack of security.  The only current lack of security is the lack of laws keeping guns out of the public’s hands.  

A preventative measure is much better than a consequential punishment.

If you are someone who wants or owns a gun, you are willingly putting others in danger.

Notes

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  2. judgernaut said: I really love you for this, guy.
  3. nicoleyoleypoley said: i love you, ben.
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  5. imashappyasasquirrel said: I agree with you concerning the availability of firearms. People shouldn’t be allowed to bear arms these days, for things are different than they were back in your day.
  6. dancngurl153 said: A very well thought out and well written response Mr. Franklin.
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  8. persnicketese said: Thanks Dr. Franklin. As always a beacon of wisdom.
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