Gun rights advocates, primarily Conservative Republicans, lean on the Second Amendment to justify their views. Their broad interpretation of that Amendment, fueled by their fear of Government overreach, convinces them that any gun control law threatens their liberty. Their solution to gun violence is to arm everyone.
Those of us concerned with the rights of every citizen reject that stance. Gun registration, universal background checks and a ban on semi-automatic assault weapons make sense. Americans have the right to attend school, work and public events without fear of being killed. A sensible approach to gun ownership seems both appropriate and imperative.
Yet, despite weekly mass shootings in this country, the standoff persists. Like other divisive issues facing our society, the solution will occur at the ballot box. Candidates must clearly define their position on gun control and voters will decide what rights are most important for themselves and their children.
