Well, this article is exactly about what the title states. Iowa has now made it legal for a blind person to obtain a concealed handgun. In the article it talks about the differences of opinion. From a man who says it is their right to own a gun; to Stevie Wonder who thought it was ridiculous.
So, "should blind people be granted gun permits?"
Hmmm.. Well for starters this is a very touchy subject. Such is any topic dealing with people who are disabled, impaired, or a minority in any way. If for no other reason than the fear of offending someone. Mind you, I'm in favor of restricting access and availability of guns because I do think there are way too many accidents caused by guns. For example, two articles I came across while looking for this one were about accidental shootings ending in the death of a 3 year old and teen. I do understand that accidents happen, but,for example, a three year old would know not to stab themselves with a sharp knife; whereas they do not know not to pull a trigger on a gun, until it is too late. Incidents like these just go to show the inevitable danger of guns. It is because of this that I do not believe people who are blind should be able to obtain gun permits. Some may see it as "discrimatory", but it is a basic safety issue. People who cannot see should not carry around lethal weapons. This issue seems to be one of common sense. Everybody has something about them that makes them unable to do certain things. This is one of those situations. They are unable to see the situation around them which would alert them if there was just cause to shoot, and after that they are unable to determine where they are shooting. This law just really confuses me.
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/09/08/us/gun-permits-blind/index.html?c=us&page=1
I agree with you. This is not discrimination; this is public safety. Of course, how blind an individual may be, as it does vary, should be taken into account on a case-by-case basis.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree with both of you more. In theory, I think any american citizen, blind or not, should have the same rights regarding access to concealed hand weapons; however the picture of a blind person handling a gun raises a somewhat ironic red flag in my book.
ReplyDeleteI agree as well. Of course people should be given the same rights. However, people should also have protection rights. Allowing a person who cannot see to own a concealed gun seems to violate the safety of others. Owning a gun takes serious responsibility, as well as good judgement. Not being able to see what you are shooting simply does not seem safe, in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteAshley Barnes, 2nd Period
I don't even understand the debate here. I mean I guess denying the right to bear arms is infringing on the rights of the legally blind, but allowing the blind to carry lethal weapons infringes on the safety of all those around them. Here I don't think it's a question of what's constitutional or what's legal; I think it just becomes a prudent safety measure.
ReplyDeleteMcKenzie Hartmann, 5th Period
I can see no good come of this
ReplyDeleteI am a pro-gun advocate but this is just a little too crazy for my taste. It's one thing to have a gun, but to not be able to see what you're targeting is just not cool. I love our right to bear arms but if you, by law, can't see, it's a menace to everyone around you.I don't know how to get around this law by still keeping this amendment valid but I don't think that should be passed anywhere, it's just not safe.
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