Gun Control – Conclusion

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Current thought on gun control, then, is rather complex, but discernible.  Libertarians wish less government, period, finding that while that government which governs least governs best, it is equally well to see that all Constitutional guarantees are kept safely in place.  Conservatives echo the basics of the libertarian argument, but part ways when it comes to the Constitution – they wish to interpret it in such a way as to fundamentally change its character to suit their needs, which the libertarians do not do.  Liberals believe that the need for gun control, based upon proven effectivenenss of gun control laws combined with increased gun crimes, is a foregoing conclusion and tend to dwell on the politics of the necessary legislation.  Radicals form two camps – one recognizing the dfanger of militia groups and therefore support the need for gun control – while the other finds gun control to be a threat to their own well-being, whether it be regarding crime, civil liberties or mal-distribution of wealth.  The inability of these four differeing viewpoints to listen to each other has resulted in a political-philosophical stichomythia which has polarized all four segments, which have forcibly entrenched themselves beyond all reason.  Yet the possibility of overcoming this difficulty may bring the possibility of a peaceful resolution which will be able to satisfy the vast majority of Americans.