Debate on Gun Control

   Recently, a Colorado massacre which resulted in the deaths of 12 citizen, both adults and children (as well as many injuries) has caused a major debate on gun control through out America. Is the Government's lack of gun control to blame or the individuals who act out in violence using such weapons. Well, Kylie Moden makes a great point in her commentary about this debate over the Colorado massacre. Many are putting the government to blame in this situation saying it could have been easily avoided if not for the weak and minimum gun control laws. But lets think realistic here. Just because the government allows individuals to purchase, operate, and have  a gun does not mean they also told them such violent actions are appropriate and the government certainly should not be held accountable for the individuals violent actions. As Moden said, creating more gun restrictions will definitely make guns harder for individuals to purchase but there are plenty more ways for them to get one. I also agree that gun control laws are very helpful but they are not the answer to completely stopping such violence as the Colorado massacre. America needs to wake up quickly because the government is not a fault for this crime the criminal is, the individual.

   Not only has this tragic caused a major debate but has also had an affect on request for gun certificates and gun purchases. People want to gain education on how to operate a gun more now than ever to protect themselves and their family from such horrific events as this one. Three days after the massacre gun sales increased and 2,887 background checks had to be approved for gun purchases just in Colorado. In Florida 2,386 backgrounds were checked Friday, 14 percent more than the week before. As we see this issue has really stirred up a lot of chaos. But in order to get the justice we want we must stop putting the blame on our government and instead support them and their ideas so that they can help us.

Sources:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2012/Jul/25/fear_prompts_gun_sales_after_colorado_massacre.html