Lethal Environment

Later Day Ben Franklin Home in Colorado

Later Day Ben Franklin Home in Colorado

by Daniel A. Jones, April 14, 2013
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Guns are lethal and destructive, which is why they are favored for self-defense and hunting. They are also favored by criminals and other disturbed users. In the United States of America citizens have the right to keep and bear arms. I really don’t have a problem with having universal background checks or screenings to make sure a citizen is buying a gun, and that they are a citizen in good standing. Preventing dangerous felons from legally acquiring firearms or other weapons makes sense. Preventing someone that is an imminent danger to themselves and others from legally acquiring firearms or other weapons makes sense as well. And, it makes sense that these screenings should apply to any and all sales of firearms or other weapons.

How do we have appropriate screenings, and not infringe upon the rights of solid citizens? We must be careful, but we must act. And, we need to realize that the rules need to be revisited at least annually for a few years. Popular waves of change don’t get us the best results even if they get us some results. It is good to be mindful of important issues and create better rules and all, but sometimes we just go too far. We need to be careful to create a better world, and not a worse one.

Children emulate their parents and significant others in their lives. It is crucial that parents be aware of this. Any attitude that you espouse and/or express is likely to be copied by your children. If you show a liking for cigarettes, they are likely to smoke. If you show a liking for liquor, they are likely to drink. Not only as adults, but as children as well. If you hate, they will likely hate. If you are overly fearful, despondent and believe the world will end, they will likely believe that. So, do things that you do, but be very careful about the message you are sending out. Love the arts and sciences. Love to eat well. Love to learn and work hard. Love to do things that make life better.