Quote Originally Posted by Sinfix_15 View Post
If the removal of guns from our society will save lives, why doesnt our government and police get rid of their guns to save lives?
The police and government are part of our society. When a citizen puts on a badge or a uniform, they do not cease to be an American citizen and are still every bit a part of our society. The idea being that guns are a useful tool and that they are most effectively used in the hands of those with much stricter training and more accountability (i.e., police and soldiers). It's not that different from why we wouldn't want everyone to have missile launch codes. The answer to your question can not be boiled down to a simple statement. There is a lot of nuance and complexity when discussing how available powerful and dangerous technology should be and who should have access to it.