In the Christian Science Monitor Editorial Board's commentary, the collaborative opinion regarding the issue of gun control is that the senate should pass stricter gun control laws, opposing the NRA's fight to expand conceal and carry laws. Given that the audience of this particular site is most likely made up of the conservative right, it seems to me to be a bit "left" of the assumed readership.
Currently each state has its own laws regarding gun control with some states being stricter than others. Some states require little more than a background check while others wisely require background checks in addition to training and safety courses, ruling out those who have previously been in trouble with the law.
While the authors make vaild points, their bottom line is that there should be more gun control, however they do not address the fact that bad people will continue to do bad things regardless of how accessible guns are or are not. Nor do they address the fact that gun control laws really only make it more difficult for law abiding citizens who simply enjoy hunting or target shooting as a form of recreational activity to obtain firearms. After all, these are the people who obey laws and will go through all necessary protocols in purchasing a firearm. It is those who are wishing to commit crimes that we should worry about and these individuals will not let laws prevent them from obtaining desired weapons.
Obviously, the authors are credible journalists writing for a national publication, however I do not personally feel that they took into account all sides of this hot topic. Undoubtedly with a Democratic president in office gun control will again increase, however whether or not this is the true answer to our nation's crime problem remains to be seen.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0727/p08s01-comv.html
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