Deion Sanders, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin cut an ad for gun control

[chumdawg]

Originally Posted by dude1394

Why don't you apply the same damn logic to automobile accidents. Right let's not even SEE if something could be done like mandating 40mph speed limits, massive fines and mandated breathelizers in all automobiles to prevent further tragedies.

You know if it saves just ONE child, it would all be worth it.

Thiggy made some counterarguments above, but a comment from me here. Why not apply the same logic? Because it would be ridiculous to, that's why. Automobile travel serves a very important function to a very large percentage of people. The risks are things that you just have to live with, because of how difficult it would be to go without automobile travel. Gun ownership? Nowhere NEAR the same level of need/utility.

[dude1394]

Originally Posted by chumdawg

Thiggy made some counterarguments above, but a comment from me here. Why not apply the same logic? Because it would be ridiculous to, that's why. Automobile travel serves a very important function to a very large percentage of people. The risks are things that you just have to live with, because of how difficult it would be to go without automobile travel. Gun ownership? Nowhere NEAR the same level of need/utility.

No one is talking about doing away with auto travel. Just stopping the 32000 people killed yearly. Shouldn't we do whatever we can to stop this slaughter?

Tbh I hate using this type of argument for any case. If we can just save one life isn't it worth it...well no, it may not be so make your argument on something besides a bunch of hand wringing.

[SeanL]

Originally Posted by dude1394

No one is talking about doing away with auto travel. Just stopping the 32000 people killed yearly. Shouldn't we do whatever we can to stop this slaughter?

Tbh I hate using this type of argument for any case. If we can just save one life isn't it worth it...well no, it may not be so make your argument on something besides a bunch of hand wringing.

Not everyone can drive a 18 wheeler. You are licensed to only drive certain automobiles. You have to be insured for each car you own. At least in Texas every car MUST be inspected and if it is found lacking it can be condemned. Only people above a certain age can drive a car and to even get licensed you must have a probationary period and after passing a test you can get licensed.

If you wanted to put similar regulations on guns I would have no problem with that. Otherwise you are being a hypocrite by making that comparison.