Until the liberals understand that there are evil people out there, willing to steal, rape, and kill whether or not guns exist, we will always have this debate.
MDman, If you are genuine in your quest for information the above should provide you with a basis from which to work. Assume that all guns are confiscated. Does this mean the criminal element in our society will go away? Perhaps a walk thru a crime riddled neighborhood with a thick gold chain around (your debate antagonists) neck will be uneventful after such a ban. I however believe that their chain will be stolen at knife point or just strong arm style. If the criminal wants to kill them instead of pulling the trigger he'll just beat them or stab them. Nothing will change except the tools used and the ability of the good guy to defend themselves.
Good cannot exist without evil and evil cannot be stopped without guns.
MDman, If you are genuine in your quest for information the above should provide you with a basis from which to work. Assume that all guns are confiscated. Does this mean the criminal element in our society will go away? Perhaps a walk thru a crime riddled neighborhood with a thick gold chain around (your debate antagonists) neck will be uneventful after such a ban. I however believe that their chain will be stolen at knife point or just strong arm style. If the criminal wants to kill them instead of pulling the trigger he'll just beat them or stab them. Nothing will change except the tools used and the ability of the good guy to defend themselves.
Good cannot exist without evil and evil cannot be stopped without guns.