And even if I did, I wouldn't because as I explained, I don't see you or others looking for a solution
I respectfully but wholeheartedly disagree with this. To some extent in this thread and numerous times in other threads, I and many others have clearly suggested what we think the solutions are. Perhaps you have not recognized them as such because they are different than what you think the solution should be? But to claim that you have not seen suggested solutions to the problem of USA violence, crime and suffering is simply untrue. I've discussed at great length many factors that I believe are involved ranging from the ever-increasing reduction in nuclear families and fathers particularly, how children are being raised, violence glorified in movies and TV, reasons youth grow up feeling empty unloved and become bitter/angry, insufficient punishment and crimes not being prosecuted, etc.
This also explains why some of us feel passionately about voting a certain way. In my (and some others') opinion, Republican party generally pushes the country in the 'better' directions that (I think) it ought to go and will greatly benefit from going, thus reducing some of these societal problems we face. Believe me, my passion for conservatism in politics is
directly tied to what I sincerely believe will make people healthier, happier, more successful, more self-actualizing, and more peaceful. I don't vote Republican because of any free stuff I want from the government, I'm already doing fine. I vote that way because I want a better world for my grandkids, neighbors, and everyone. Sometimes a bit of discipline is required in life to get to a better place. Conservative policies represent exactly that - which isn't as easy to sell to certain people, (i.e., you'll have to let go of all your free government resources for a bit, but the end result is a self-sufficient person of character who isn't robbing from others to replace self-actualization), but in the longer run, I think they will preserve a reasonably decent nation.
You seem to be comfortable with kids being shot by their own parents because you are a 334 Million community and mistakes may happen. But you forget to tell me how precious any fallen soul is
This statement might be an effective indictment of our position, IF it were true that the ONLY violence being committed was by way of accidental deaths. However, that's not true. There are benefits to owning guns (in the general categories of self defense and some others less important), and they are also used to
prevent criminal attacks.
So, even though it's obviously true that every life is precious, the fact that a life is lost due to __________ thing (whatever that may be), is not, by itself, a complete justification for banning ___________. All factors must be taken into account, wouldn't you agree?
If you are simply saying that you think maybe more could be done to prevent accidental deaths, I'm open to hearing that - since you brought up solutions, please feel free to suggest anything you may have in mind.
Personally I feel the same way about cars and traffic. A great number of deaths and injuries are caused by things that I would rather prohibit. Extremely large/heavy pickup trucks driven by idiots at high rates of speed would be near the top of the list. However, I have discovered that I am in a tiny minority - most people don't agree with me. Thus I have learned to accept those drivers (who are risking not just their lives but mine and my family's) as a necessary risk that I do my best to mitigate by defensive driving and trust God with the rest.
