The right to self defense is also a major issue in the debate. I thought this was interesting:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/larrybel...control-lobby/
The following blog seemed to be one of the more "reasonable" pro control opinion pieces. But even it acknowledges the right of self defense. Alas, the last para loses me as it's simply a political and ideological rant.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/0...of-Gun-Control
The solution of course is to find common bipartisan ground. If you looked at the polls in my last post you'd see there's plenty of common ground to be had. Unfortunately, there are too many political hacks on both sides.
Cheers, Marcus