Re: 8 year old Playing with gun dies. No. 4 Houston
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 6:58 pm
Charles makes a good point. Further to his comment, we have to remember along with Liberty comes risk. It shouldn't take laws to make us do what is prudent and safe.
Unfortunately, in our narcissistic entitlement society, I believe the idea of a criminal penalty is the predominate deterrent for some over the chance of a child being killed. I know it's a sad comment but considering how many people endanger kids in other ways with driving and drugs, I believe it's true.
Unfortunately, in our narcissistic entitlement society, I believe the idea of a criminal penalty is the predominate deterrent for some over the chance of a child being killed. I know it's a sad comment but considering how many people endanger kids in other ways with driving and drugs, I believe it's true.
as well with Charles' comments in general. I do, however, find it difficult to term events such as this accidents. For me, they fall under the broad category of negligence and are for the most part avoidable. Education is indeed one key toward avoiding such tragedies -- education not only for gun owners but also for kids. Eddie Eagle is a great program, as is NSSF's Project ChildSafe. These programs don't reach nearly as many ears as need to hear them. Another key to avoiding such tragedies is a society infected with personal responsibility and accountability. Unfortunately, as we allow the powers-that-be to destroy the family and other positively guiding influences on society, we (as a society -- though I realize the audience here is an exception) have also abdicated accountability and personal responsibility in favor of political correctness and the State as a de-facto deity.