Gun ban

Let's do a little thought experiment. Let's says science advances to the point where a person can kill with a thought , focused and or accelerated by a common item like a smart phone. Readily available, inexpensive, almost ubiquitous. Would this new weapon be allowed to everyone, or stringently controlled, just military and law enforcement or what?

Now stop a min. And realize that, in the US at least, guns ARE inexpensive, almost ubiquitous, readily available. Does your answer for the imaginary system above change for present day guns? Why or why not?

Guns can be linked to a crime. They are physical things that leave traces behind. And you would know how someone died. With a mental kill, there is no evidence left by the killer, and the doctor will look at the deceased and say "heart attack."

In this case, you are now comparing apples and oranges. Same outcome (health/death) but different methods (each fruit tastes and looks different and delivers different nutrients/each method looks and functions different. One leaves traces, the other doesn't).

Also, not sure if I would put guns as inexpensive. They are pretty pricey. Then again, that depends on your definition of pricey, lol. For me, anything above $100 is expensive

As someone has already pointed out there are several other threads along this same topic. I recommend at least skimming through them as they offer some very interesting points on both sides.

I have a tendency to get a little heated on this so I'll be brief in explaining my view on this.

• I carry a gun. I do so everyday because the world is a messed up scary place and someday I may need it to save the life of myself or someone I love.
• One of my favorite quotes on carrying guns is "it's like a condom. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
• I will do everything in my power to never EVER use it, but if the time comes don't expect me to hesitate.
• The "well I've never needed one so far" argument is something I'm sure every unarmed victim of gun crime said too. It only takes once.
• If the government really wants to know that I have a gun let them. They already know I have the permit.
• It's mine and they can't have it.
• Population repression 101: disarm the citizens so they can't fight back.
• Why do we expect criminals to obey gun laws when they are already breaking other laws?
• I am not against increased training requirements for people who want to carry a gun. We make people take driver's ed, I don't see a big difference there. Feel free to make me qualify when I go to renew. Like I'd get mad that you want me to go shooting. "Oh no, I hate target practice."