This diary is a repost from 11 April. I am reposting it now as a semi-response to a diary that has gotten some peoples dander up and to hopefully temper the conversation. The only changes I have made to the original post are this intro and the deletion of the "thank you" update.
Gun control is a touchy subject to say the least; you could almost say people have a hair trigger when it comes to talking about guns. Unfortunately there have been a few high profile incidents involving firearms lately which have served as a primer for a number of diaries regarding guns and gun control. I always try to read these diaries because I believe they offer a unique glimpse into who we are. Well the time has come to throw my hat into the mix. I don’t know if my perspectives will be unique or enlightening but I thought I would share them nonetheless.