I keep hearing that folks to the right are unwilling to make "compromises" on gun control. Yet I am uncertain that those that want it understand what the word means.
Various definitions of compromise:
an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions
settle a dispute by mutual concession.
settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
something intermediate between or blending qualities of two different things
Current compromises by people who want less gun control: Assault weapons ban Automatic weapon ban Ban on silencers Bump stock ban Banning guns that look scary "Sniper rifle" bans Magazine size restrictions Purchase waiting periods Background checks Ammunition purchase restrictions
Current compromises by gun control advocates: Nothing
What are the gun control advocates willing to give up in order to get what they want? What are their top priorities? If the goal is to have a longer waiting period, a longer waiting period specific to a type of firearm, universal background checks, mandatory mental health checks, universal ban on concealed carry, etc... what are they willing to give us in return?
I am willing to discuss options, but I am not going to "compromise" by giving up things without anything in return. The AWS didn't stop Kip Kinkle or Columbine. Background checks didn't stop that kid in Connecticut. Etc.
Lets make a deal - Gun Control
I keep hearing that folks to the right are unwilling to make "compromises" on gun control. Yet I am uncertain that those that want it understand what the word means.
Various definitions of compromise:
Current compromises by people who want less gun control:
Assault weapons ban
Automatic weapon ban
Ban on silencers
Bump stock ban
Banning guns that look scary
"Sniper rifle" bans
Magazine size restrictions
Purchase waiting periods
Background checks
Ammunition purchase restrictions
Current compromises by gun control advocates:
Nothing
What are the gun control advocates willing to give up in order to get what they want? What are their top priorities? If the goal is to have a longer waiting period, a longer waiting period specific to a type of firearm, universal background checks, mandatory mental health checks, universal ban on concealed carry, etc... what are they willing to give us in return?
I am willing to discuss options, but I am not going to "compromise" by giving up things without anything in return. The AWS didn't stop Kip Kinkle or Columbine. Background checks didn't stop that kid in Connecticut. Etc.
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