“Whether we like it or not, the second amendment exists, and states the right to bear arms shall not be infringed. Infringing on the rights of 300 million people is not something to be taken lightly, yes, even to save lives as harsh as that may sound.”
that isnt just harsh that is crazy. and incorrect.
IF you think the benefits of gun ownership outweigh the downsides fine. but this idea that 230 years ago people thought it was a good idea so no matter the consequences we are stuck with it. IS absurd, and false. There is an amendment process, if it is a bad amendment we can get rid of it.
(that is of course aside from the fact that it is debatable whether the amendment protects the right of 300 million people to bear arms. the supreme court recently ruled that way but for most of its histroy it was not understod that way. This is a side issue though since even if it WAS meant that way argiung that “like it or not” we are stuck with it is crazy and incorrect)