In my opinion, the statement "why take guns away from law abiding citizens who would like only to protect themselves and their families" is perfect for my view. Stopping poverty, teaching safe handling of a gun, and fixing the broken education system should be our focus. Registration and all that is fine, I don't really mind, but the government won't follow it's own rules on that matter anyway. I think there are more important issues at hand than looking at guns as a problem. Guns are a tool. The problem lies in our economy, our education, and our failing health care system. Without these factors wearing down on someone, less people will feel that they are trapped and be forced to find a way out by taking extreme measures.