Libertarian View On Gun Control
The Libertarian’s View on Gun Control The debate over the restrictions of gun control is centered on the Second Amendment to the Constitution, which gives people the right to bear arms. Gun control supporters believe that this explicit right does not extend to ownership of military-style firearms. For example, groups like the National Rifle Association argue that gun control infringes on the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. Gun control is an on-going debate because each year more people are killed by the use of guns. However, guns are not the result in the number of homicides each year, the problems rests with the irresponsible gun users. Gun Control would do nothing but harm America because guns offer protection and security
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In particular, we want to see all Americans, including gun owners, treated equally under the law, as our Constitution requires (Neale). As Libertarians, we believe that Americans have the right to decide how they want to protect their property, their families, and themsleves. Gun ownership, does not harm people and cannot justify criminal penalties. A man with a gun in his own home is not a threat to anyone unless someone is breaking into the man’s house. Guns are not the problem, they are inanimate objects. The responsibility belongs with the owner and user of the gun. Rather than banning guns, the Libertarian Party encourages gun ownership, as well as education and training programs …show more content…
A few hours later, Jesus and his disciples were approached by Roman soldiers, and Peter drew his sword and cut off a soldier’s ear. Jesus responded in John 18:11 (ESV) by commanding Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me (Holy Bible)?” Even though, Christ told Peter to put his sword away, however, He did not say get rid of it because that would have contradicted what He had told his disciples earlier. Jesus recognizes that a weapon is not responsible for a crime, but that the user is responsible for a crime committed. Christ makes the point that Peter’s sword should be used to protect his own life from danger, and that it was not needed to protect the
In particular, we want to see all Americans, including gun owners, treated equally under the law, as our Constitution requires (Neale). As Libertarians, we believe that Americans have the right to decide how they want to protect their property, their families, and themsleves. Gun ownership, does not harm people and cannot justify criminal penalties. A man with a gun in his own home is not a threat to anyone unless someone is breaking into the man’s house. Guns are not the problem, they are inanimate objects. The responsibility belongs with the owner and user of the gun. Rather than banning guns, the Libertarian Party encourages gun ownership, as well as education and training programs …show more content…
A few hours later, Jesus and his disciples were approached by Roman soldiers, and Peter drew his sword and cut off a soldier’s ear. Jesus responded in John 18:11 (ESV) by commanding Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me (Holy Bible)?” Even though, Christ told Peter to put his sword away, however, He did not say get rid of it because that would have contradicted what He had told his disciples earlier. Jesus recognizes that a weapon is not responsible for a crime, but that the user is responsible for a crime committed. Christ makes the point that Peter’s sword should be used to protect his own life from danger, and that it was not needed to protect the