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while this opinion titled "How Long Until We Debate Real Gun Laws?" from the New York Times discusses how the US government hasn't taken actions on the gun control issues yet a myriad of people have been killed during modern times of America, I agree with most of what the editorial has stated and that it is the time for both NRA(National Rifle Association) and the US Congress to take this issue serious. After having watched some Las Vegas mass shooting videos myself, it really jumped out of me that such a dangerous type of weapon or device can still be purchased legally. I didn't know the type of device called "bump stock", a device that accelerates the rate of fire of any semi-automatic guns matching that of fully-automatic ones, was legal until I read articles where they said such device was actually legal.https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/10/05/opinion/editorials/how-long-debate-real-gun-control.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fopinion&action=click&contentCollection=opinion&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront

Since January 1st, 2017 there have been 404 shootings in the US. In December alone there have been 4. Its December 6th and already 4 people have been killed and 16 injured in shootings in the US. In total in 2017, 569 Men, women, and children have died because of shootings and many more have been injured. The numbers are increasing every year, shootings are getting worse and worse. Yet our national government hasn't made any change to the 2nd amendment or fixed the current regulations to make it harder for people to access guns. My question is WHY?? The people you represent and the people you are suppose to protect are being killed left and right for varies reasons such as race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Why haven't they done anything about it?

We hear the far right saying "they can't take our guns, if I want an AK-47 I have the right to get it." Then you hear the far left saying "guns should be completely taken away, there's no need for guns but for police and military."  I disagree with both view points. Do you deserve the right to own a gun that was actually designed to kill HUMANS in mass numbers, just because you think its cool?  Should we take away certain guns that would be helpful in protecting ourselves if the situation arises? my answer is NO to both. this is a hot topic issue with both sides, yet our national government has just ignored it for unknown reasons. they haven't made any effort to push for regulations to be fixed or stronger. How could any side be against any kinda control to protect our neighbors? If we come to terms on a middle ground and shout to the national government to make those regulations, eventually they will have to.