Balancing Freedom and Safety
Guns, Abortion, and Government Control
Who has more control over people? Is it the government or another entity? If you genuinely oppose the government exerting control over aspects of life that people prefer to remain autonomous, consider this:
A government creates laws to protect people from harm, and abortions don't harm people. Fetuses, up to the first trimester, likely do not feel pain. The decision to have an abortion should be made by a woman and her loved ones, free from external interference. Conversely, guns do cause harm and are often misused by individuals who are angry or mentally unstable. To mitigate this danger, we must enforce stricter gun laws, including comprehensive background checks and red-flag laws that prevent high-risk individuals from obtaining firearms.
Gun Control and the Second Amendment
Let's delve deeper into the issue of gun control. Some argue that politicians, like Kamala Harris, intend to confiscate all guns. However, the Second Amendment of the Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms, a right initially intended for protection against government tyranny. Despite this, the Constitution does not address the potential harm caused by individuals using guns irresponsibly. This is why we need laws to protect citizens from such dangers.
The Case for Stricter Gun Laws
Kamala Harris and others contend that individuals with mental health issues or criminal convictions should not possess guns. Red-flag laws are specifically designed to prevent these high-risk individuals from acquiring firearms. Without thorough background checks, someone with a red flag could inflict harm or even cause fatalities. Therefore, we should have the authority to confiscate guns from those who pose a threat and mandate counseling for them. We should live in fear because of weaker gun control laws.
Responsibility and Liability
Individuals living with gun owners bearthe responsibility of ensuring that guns are secured. If they fail to do so and the guns are misused, the firearms should be confiscated due to the owners' lack of responsibility. I support the rationale for confiscating guns under specific conditions that indicate a threat to society. Otherwise, responsible gun owners who do not fit these criteria should not worry as long as they secure their guns properly and monitor their use by others.
Abortion Rights
Now, let's shift our focus back to abortion. Abortion does not kill people, except for a fetus in the womb. It is a deeply personal matter that should be decided internally by those involved, without government interference. For over 50 years, the Roe v. Wade decision allowed abortion up to the first trimester, with decisions beyond that point left to doctors, patients, and families, and regulated by state laws.
However, that is no longer the case, and now it is up to individual states to determine the legality of abortions. Several states are implementing bans ranging from 6 to 15 weeks, which leaves women insufficient time to make their decision. This infringes on their fundamental rights as human beings to make such personal decisions.
Separation of Church and State
Our government is not based on religion and should not become one. The separation of church and state is a foundational principle, as emphasized by Thomas Jefferson. Religious organizations should not influence laws unless they are willing to partake in taxation. However, I do not advocate for the church making laws. This is why we have an amendment that prohibits the government from making laws based on religion.
Conclusion
What Trump and Consecutive cronies are doing contradicts their stated beliefs. Reflect on what Trump has said. Is he trying to act as a god and judge for everyone, including women? They should put our beliefs aside and focus on enacting reasonable laws that respect individual freedoms and protect society. If they cannot put their beliefs aside, then they should not be running for a public office in the first place.
