Gun Debate Continues

Here's an analysis appearing on the Economist about the big decision by the US Supreme Court on the right of citizens to bear arms. Similar to my sentiments is the claim that this matter is not settled especially as the views of the candidates is being sought again and again but the article is less clear about whether the decision will affect demand for hand guns. The story states the subtle claim that the quest to challenge the decision on the one hand and to have it confirmed at state levels on the other will merely divert resources away from fighting crime. I concede that especially since crime fighting and prevention is not only about the ability to bear arms or restrictions on that. I see the possibility that a matter like this cannot be settled due to the fact that it is a very effective tool for political mobilization and so the debate must continue for its sake. As I said in the earlier post, the matter is unequivocally settled: US citizens may choose to bear arms.