I am a Junior at York College concerned about Barack Obama's stance on gun control. With the nomination of president elect Barack Obama, many Americans including my self, are experiencing a growing concern for their right to bear arms. Since the conclusion of this year's election firearm and ammunitions sales have dramatically increased. The underlying factor for such an increase is notion that Obama will implement a 500% tax on ammunition and a ban on all semi automatic weapons.
Banning semi automatic weapons will bring an end to the recreational activates thousands enjoy such as hunting and target shooting. Obama's gun control plan strives to achieve a safer America by taking firearms out of the hands of criminals. However, such a plan punishes law abiding citizens in that it essentially strips one of their second amendment right to bear arms. To take away or obstruct a person's rights because of the criminal acts of others in the past is simply unjust.
Derek Bernard
York College of Pennsylvania
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