I don't think those in the government, that are in favor of gun control or weapons bans legislation, are doing it for power over the people. I think that supporters of gun ban issues support them because they are of the mind set that the less guns "out on the street" means less gun related violence. Additionally these weapon control proponents are simply appeasing their constituents, and winning their favorable vote in elections.

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Thinking like an Independent, while leaning to the right.