Unfortunately we have to impose extra security measures to protect those we love & care about. Flying on a commercial airliner comes to mind. Have you entered a city, county or state building lately? How about a courthouse. They all have security measures in place.
When my wife & I go to see a play we have to pass thru a metal detector and/or wand screening. Screening is required at Disneyland and I assume most similar venues.
I don't like having to empty my pockets, remove my belt & shoes and be patted down because of my knee replacement, but those are the rules today.
There are more guns in the USA than people. Even if the NRA was eliminated the vast majority of gun owners would still not be a problem. The few crazies and criminals are still out there.
We need to be realistic about what changes will make a significant deterrent and implement them. |
