Each time America experiences a mass murder, the call swells for the outlawing of guns. This isn't a new chorus. Wouldn't the move to make them illegal leave us with other immediate decisions.
A. Should we then outlaw trucks to curb the number of attacks which used such loaded with explosives? And, should explosives be illegalized?
B. Should we, too, quit making automobile engines which travel beyond the speed limit as they
claim innocent lives as well because some irresponsibly drive too fast?
C. Should alcoholic beverages be labeled as illegal because some become drunk and cause harm, at times, to others or to themselves?
D. Should sleeping pills be eliminated because some overdose?
E. Should churches be eliminated since they are often found to be centers of disruption rather than unity?
F. Should the Bible become illegal because a few use it to disrupt lives rather than inspire?
There will continue to be debate about gun control; even after my article!!! I'm just saying that if such a law would be passed, it will not curb violence one whit. The manufactured gun is not the problem of society. We must continually, sacrificially work together to help each of us make a mature progress in loving God and then loving others. Our hearts are where the adjustment is vitally needed; not the regulation of the tool being used to do the damage.
If we believe that simply outlawing guns would be the cure, then why don't we simply outlaw outlaws? Oh...we already have....but that hasn't stopped them either, has it?
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