Tag Archives: Gun Control

An Armed Citizenry?

In the wake of the Aurora shootings, I was horrified to seeĀ a Letter to the Editor of the Washington Post saying that because “gun control does not work,” we should instead “encourage the carrying of personal weapons.” In the author … Continue reading

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A Modest Proposal for Gun Control

The Supreme Court has told us that despite language referring to a “well-regulated militia,” the Second Amendment gives individuals the “right to keep and bear arms.” Over the past few years, the Court also has held that the ability of … Continue reading

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