When are people going to figure out that 8-year-olds should not be allowed to handle guns?
On October 27th I posted a link to an article about an 8-year-old boy who killed himself at a gun show. Tragic and senseless and completely avoidable had the parent had even a modicum of common sense or sound judgement.
Today I read an article about an 8-year-old boy who's facing charges of murdering his father and shooting a second victim.
The caption under the headline photo is "The Rev. John Paul Sauter said Vincent Romero, 29, had consulted him about whether [Romero's son] should have a gun." Because apparently, it's not inherently obvious to parents in this country that 8 years old is just TOO FRIGGIN' YOUNG for handling a deadly weapon. No matter what the law permits.
I have my issues with the gun laws and the general "second amendment" interpretation. I've resigned myself to the fact that I've chosen to live in a country where guns are considered an inherent "right" by many and that the laws that "regulate" them (and I use that term very loosely) are what they are, and are not likely to change. Fine. But really - just because the law doesn't prohibit it, does that mean it's ok to do it or allow it?
Comments
To quote The Refreshments, "Everybody knows that the world is full of stupid people."
Posted by Sarah on November 11, 2008 9:54 AM.