Gun Control Laws in the U.S.

I've never owned a gun, I don't like them, and I believe that the U.S. would be better off without them. But I have to agree with the recent ruling of the Supreme Court. This country was founded on the principles of protecting its citizens from the government (unfortunately government spending is now over 30% of the GDP; of course, the "anti-terrorism" laws in the past few years are even worse for the liberty of citizens), and guns were in a sense part of the foundation of this country.

The best policy is to either outlaw all guns--which can never be done in this country--or give citizens the right to protect themselves from criminals who will get them irrespective of gun ownership restrictions.

And so, Justice Scalia's opinion is not glib in my opinion, Mr. Kellermann.

Guns for Safety? Dream On, Scalia.
COMMENT
Sunday, June 29, 2008; Page B02

The Supreme Court has spoken: Thanks to the court's blockbuster 5 to 4 decision Thursday, Washingtonians now have the right to own a gun for self-defense. I leave the law to lawyers, but the public health lesson is crystal clear: The legal ruling that the District's citizens can keep loaded handguns in their homes doesn't mean that they should.
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