Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Why are people blaming the gun or the "arsenal" for Aurora? Read before commenting please. [View all]liberalmuse
(18,672 posts)Well, of course the guns themselves aren't to blame, but we live in a culture that is largely obsessed with them to the point that gun ownership to many is a higher priority than education, or healthcare. With too many Americans, it's guns first, people somewhere down the line after that. We see a disproportionate number of guns in our everyday entertainment and media. The gun meme is deeply embedded within our national identity. So naturally, when a seriously mentally ill person decides to go off the rails, they are going to express that within the confines of the culture they live in. Our obsession and worship of guns and those who weld them throughout our country's history is something we probably should examine if we want a better society. I don't know that this nation is ready to go inward with the deep reflection that proceeds serious change. We're still projecting our shit 'out there', with a 'take no prisoners' attitude, so unfortunately, that will continue to be reflected back at us with more and more tragedies like this.