Gun Control Saves Lives

I would agree with Cristian Jaramillo's view on stricter gun control. Once a gun has 'hit the streets', there's little to no telling or means to track the intended purpose of use. While background checks may be a deterent, those with no history of violence may feel empowered and use the weapon with wrong intentions. Further more, what happens to those who decide to rid if a weapon? Many times in the reselling of guns, they more than not happen in discreet manners and profit drives poor decisions by previous owners to rid of a gun quickly. The United States holds the number one position in gun violence for developed countries. Further more, music and videos depict gun ownership as power and means to getting what isn't easily obtained through hard honest work. I do agree that guns have their place in hunting and marksmanship. As for the self defense argument, wouldn't getting guns off the streets lower the threat in neighborhoods where residents live in fear. This fear may also be so overwhelming and providing a gun to someone living in constant fear very likely will lead to accidental shootings. Again, taking guns off the streets rids us of this fear and possibility of guns falling into the wrong hands. Also, there is the millions of tax payer dollars spent on fighting gun crime and caring for those lives we attempt to save from gun violence. A majority of gun violence happens in poorer economic areas where many don't have health insurance but yet we must care for them and the hardworking pick up the tab. This is why I also think gun control even outweighs the need for health care reform.