Maybe it's because we have gun control. You guys think because you have the right to bear arms in your... [MORE]

Kurtis

Nov 26, 2006 14:58

FYI-Israel has the highest gun ownership ratio of any country yet its death rate is 40% lower than Canada. I'm not... [MORE]

Toting Mama

Nov 27, 2006 18:00

Then tell me why the gun death rate of America is so high. Are you guys just violent by nature?... [MORE]

Kurtis

Nov 29, 2006 21:45

Hitler said " A civilized country who has high regard for life MUST register weapons" [MORE]

Karl

Nov 20, 2006 22:19

In grade school and high school, (circa 1950's), most of us boys, and quite a few girls, had BB guns,... [MORE]

Jon Webb

Nov 20, 2006 12:34

I firmly believe, the public has the right carry guns.There are just to many crazy people out there today! And... [MORE]

C.Watt

Nov 19, 2006 18:55

I live in a rural area of the South that has only a County Sheriff and several deputies. I have... [MORE]

James T. Pinkerton

Nov 19, 2006 13:25

School shootings would be prevented if armed guards were posted in schools. Shootings rarely if ever occur in places where... [MORE]

Bill Stepp

Nov 19, 2006 10:52

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep... [MORE]

Dr. C. Foster

Nov 19, 2006 10:38

I find it amusing that people like Rosie O'Donnell do not see a thing wrong having someone armed protecting her,... [MORE]

Bill

Nov 19, 2006 06:55

A skilled possessor of a handgun not only makes himself safe, but those around him as well. [MORE]

NightFire

Nov 19, 2006 00:45

You are confusing the issues with facts. Many governors and mayors dont want to deal with such clear thinking. [MORE]

Norm Kasten

Nov 18, 2006 23:48

great story, Hits the nail right on the head. Let's remember guns don't kill people- killers kill people. Thanks [MORE]

Bill P

Nov 18, 2006 20:27

It's about time at least some new yorkers woke up. Unfortunatly this one seems to have escaped rather than stay... [MORE]

Lew

Nov 18, 2006 13:55

Remember, you cannot "reason" with gun control extremist. If you could, they would not be gun control extremist. Logic just... [MORE]

D L Pierce

Nov 18, 2006 09:36

Excellent article that shows where we are today. My only disagreement is the line "There are many remote areas of... [MORE]

Jim

Nov 18, 2006 07:08

It was all negative. We were not exposed in a positive way to our rights. But that will change with...

Ty

Nov 18, 2006 01:42

Alicia, excellent artical. Often too many times law enforcement arrives only to take a report or conduct an investigation after... [MORE]

Ralph Rubinek

Nov 18, 2006 00:28

Every Mayor and Politican in America should be forced to read this article! Please keep them coming! [MORE]

Mark Shelton

Nov 17, 2006 19:05

She's Alright By Me . The NRA Should Make Her An Honorary Member. [MORE]

Angel

Nov 17, 2006 18:30

Thank you Ms. Colon for writing, and The Sun for publishing, a rational, balanced essay on the right and right... [MORE]

Auxil Benevosoc

Nov 17, 2006 17:43

It is completely idiotic to think that having laws against owning guns will keep those who wish to use them... [MORE]

Jack L. Gaither

Nov 17, 2006 17:30

A very good article like this deserves attention!! Please send this article into the new york times, see if they... [MORE]

BOB CLIFFORD

Nov 17, 2006 16:23

We need enforcement of existing laws not more of them.When the intent of a criminal is criminal activity another law... [MORE]

john

Nov 17, 2006 12:47

Funny - in my home state of Idaho, where concealed carry permits are common and nearly every resident has guns... [MORE]

Pete

Nov 17, 2006 12:41

Great article! It's about self protection, it is a RIGHT! I carry every day for me and my family, if... [MORE]

Bill Kelly

Nov 17, 2006 10:19

Excellent article, until lawmakers go after the true cause of so-called "gun violence", the criminals themselves, one needs to provide... [MORE]

Gene

Nov 17, 2006 09:35

I do not know how many of the comments come from New York citizens but remember, the people you vote... [MORE]

Patrick Powell

Nov 19, 2006 18:22

The bottom line is; if the very laws that are put into place to protect citizens are not adhered to... [MORE]

Zach

Nov 21, 2006 02:53

Once again, Ms. Colon hits the nail on the head. Her common sense, straight as an arrow words takes the... [MORE]

J. Callahan

Nov 17, 2006 09:23

Right to carry is about preserving one's right to stay alive in the face of an agressor. [MORE]

frank garlo

Nov 17, 2006 08:44

What cailber pistol? And where did the second shot hit him? [MORE]

Vasily

Nov 17, 2006 06:46

Why are the citizens of D.C. denied the right to carry a concealed weapon? Of all the places in America... [MORE]

Robert C. Jones

Nov 19, 2006 18:02