"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil in the world is for enough good men to do nothing.
A subject of much debate, in recent years, is the issue of gun-related violence. Although many media outlets appear to necessitate the use of false information, related to firearms, in order to further their own anti-gun agenda, there are many falsities which must be dispelled. The fact remains that increased gun laws will only prevent the law abiding citizens from owning a firearm the criminals will still have access to them. So then, one must ask themselves, how will I protect my family or myself? If an individual is breaking into your home; wouldn't you feel it prudent to protect your children or spouse? Or simply beg the intruder to leave as they assault you and your loved ones as you look on helplessly in horror. How can any reasonable person think themselves safe without proper means of protection? A "please don't do that" does not always work. If criminals are always going to possess firearms, why shouldn't you? After looking at the facts presented here forth, take a moment and ponder if the anti-gun movement, fueled by groups such as Cease-Fire, Inc., Handgun-Free America, Inc. and many others, is really based on fact.
After several isolated firearm crimes committed by children on school grounds in the late 1990's many argued, "What about school shootings?" Well, according to the Department of Justice surveys and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, "only 2% of school administrators consider guns a serious problem on school grounds" (National Institute of Justice, Oct. 1998). Overall, crimes committed in schools with firearms are a fraction of 1%. (UCR 1996, 2002) In relation to school violence and children with guns, former Secretary of Education, Richard Riley stated: "The vast majority of America's schools are still among the safest places for youngsters to be." (White House Conference, Oct.
