Staff Reports
In New York City, a tragic mass shooting has reignited the age-old debate over gun control. While the liberal elite predictably clamor for more restrictive laws, New York already boasts some of the toughest gun regulations in the nation. Yet these laws didn’t deter a madman from wreaking havoc. This begs the question: when will they understand? More laws won’t stop criminals who laugh in the face of legality.
New York banned the rifle used in this crime over a decade ago. But of course, the anti-gun zealots conveniently overlook this fact. For them, it’s always about the guns, never about the people who misuse them. Criminals don’t care what’s legal; they care about causing harm. Stricter laws only bind responsible citizens, leaving them defenseless against such vile acts.
Take note, liberals: Real Americans believe in the Second Amendment and know that the solution is not to disarm the good guys. New Yorkers have been stripped of their right to defend themselves in times of crisis. What the left won’t admit is that a well-armed citizenry is a deterrent that even the most unhinged criminal would think twice about. Allow citizens to protect each other instead of waiting for another tragedy.
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— Richard Lowe (@RPL29) July 29, 2025
And let’s not forget the hypocrisy. Liberal leaders rant about imaginary “weapons of war” on the streets, yet it’s evident they aim not for safety but control. They cry about gun violence from their ivory towers, never walking the streets where these dangers lurk. Instead, they push for more laws that protect them politically, all while ordinary folks pay the price for their failed policies.
So what’s next? Will they start banning knives or sticks when criminals switch tactics? It’s time to focus not on the inanimate tools but on the people and systems that encourage violence. Let’s arm law-abiding citizens with more than just empty hope for protection. Are they really that blind, or is it just easier to control a population that can’t defend itself?
