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      I'm having a really difficult time here trying to make sense of senseless acts of violence that happen in this country. I, like most people are only seeking answers. Is there a solution? Some believe that through more regulation, we can prevent these acts of violence from happening. Others don't believe any regulation at all could stop crazy people from doing anything. I'm not sure where I fall to be honest.

I certainly am a proponent of the 2nd amendment. I don't think it's outdated in the least, and I think most people understand that no one is wanting to take away any guns as gun control supporters like to point out as if they're speaking to children. We've had these discussions before as mass shootings seem to be a monthly incident now. Some politicize the situation before the dust even has time to settle. We've gotten to a point in this country where people think that government is the solution to all of our problems. 

We do have a gun problem in this country. Guns fall into the wrong hands. Can we keep these people from getting their hands on these weapons? Maybe, maybe not? I think some provisions could work in theory, But real solutions shouldn't be theory-based. It's also important to have these discussions. Guns are dangerous, of course. I've never been a fan of guns, but I would like to learn how to use one properly one day, and I believe that if more people were educated and were taught and allowed to conceal carry, I feel like some of these gun violence victims could have or potentially could save their own life one day. Let's be honest, this problem isn't going to go away overnight. And more government regulation will probably not be the answer. Let's have open discussions about this and less finger pointing. I truly do not care if you consider yourself to be a social justice warrior because you believe in more gun control, or if you're a staunch conservative who wants to cling tighter to your gun. Enough with the division. Try and act like adults and less like children comparing who has the better bicycle. I am so over seeing both sides of the aisle constantly bicker. It's getting us no where. 

If you're the praying kind, keep these families of the Oregon shooting in your thoughts and prayers. Let's have some time pass and discuss things rationally. Not as liberals or conservatives, but as people with level-headed approaches.