Gun Act Not Necessary
The Utah Safe to Learn Safe to Worship Act recently promoted by the College Democrats is not necessary. From what I understand of it, this act would prohibit guns on school campuses and at church. Is this really a problem? And would an act such as this have prevented such tragedies as Columbine from happening? It seems to me that if someone who has a screw loose decides to shoot up campus or a church, he or she is just going to do regardless of the law. Passing this act would be like an advertisement to would be killers. “Do your shooting here! Nobody is armed and you will have free reign until the cops arrive.” While I believe that the people who are trying to pass this act truly have good intentions, the act itself is a bad idea. It may feel good to “do something” and “make a difference” but in the end we will have the same threat of violence and a little less individual liberty. Is it really worth it? Give me an act prohibiting ringers on cell phones at school and church. I will sign it.
Brian Smith