Gun Control (Pro vs. Anti)

Brief Argument for Gun Control

In the above video Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign, gives statistics that provide reason to beleive that the activity of guns should at least be controlled, if not banned completely. The fact that an American is stating such facts is somewhat refreshing as there seems to be a general assumption that all Americans are in support of their so-called 'gun culture'. It should thus be noted that not all Americans feel it is necessary to have a gun as part of their 'freedom'.

Website Arguing against Gun Control
On the other hand, the usual argument that the Constitution allows, in 'the introductory clause "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state"' can be seen as just as valid: Even though the clause is subject to interpretation in regards to its meaning, the fact that such a proposition hade been put forward such a long time ago gives it a little more standing.

Personally the figures of how many casualities there are in America due to the regulations concerning guns and their handling/usage, the argument for gun control is more convincing. When looking at lives, of which cannot be replaced once taken, the usage of guns is evidently not being taken as seriously as it should. Furthermore learning that guns are now produced especially for children, in 'kid-size' version, is even more frightening as children cannot fully understand what they hold in their hands when in possession of such a device.
A gun does have the potential to bring about freedom as it can ultimateky eliminate danger. However, this is/will/can be done only by taking life, and life is something that humans cannot duplicate, but only replace with another. In addition it seems that their attitude towards gun violence, for example the war in Iraq, is taken somewhat lightly in comparison to the rest of the world, and could easily be extended to more hazardous devices, such as nuclear bombs as displayed in the Cold War. This slightly contradicts America's portryed ideology that every individual is important when in search of that all important 'American Dream', as guns do not discriminate between individuals but rather bring anonymity to its victim - life cannot be duplicated, but a gunshot easily can.