Obama's view on gun control

http://www.ontheissues.org/2008/Barack_Obama_Gun_Control.htm

Legal and Constitutional issues are not the easiest topics to be discussed by the president candidates. However, Mr. Obama did a solid job on his part to state his views on legal and constitutional issues such as gun control. The second amendment states “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed” according to U.S. Constitution. Obama respects the second amendment; however, he says the local gun bans are not a problem for him. Obama does not mind guns used for hunting because it is a type of sport. I agree with him and if gun is completely banned, all the hunters can compete anymore and I do not think that is fair. In addition, Obama emphasizes how guns can be used to protect families. If a thief gets in the house, it is good to have a gun to protect one’s family. I completely second Obama’s opinion because I have a friend who has lost a family member when a thief entered the house and that could have been different if they had a gun. So keeping a law that would ensure a family member who has a license to have a gun is not a bad idea in case of those incidents. Obama is just concerned about usage of guns on the streets which can be dangerous in public.
When Obama was in the state senate, he emphasized a lot on licensing and registering gun owners. If he gets elected as a president, he stated that he will still work hard and try his best on common-sense enforcement on gun licensing. I think that is very crucial because it make sure no crazy people carry guns around public and it could be dangerous. At the same time, Americans can still hunt, fish, and go target shooting with friends.
Obama believes that retired police should be able to carry concealed weapons if they would like. I do not disagree with him because I believe that they were trained at one point. In addition, I think the citizens can trust the retired police men and they can help in a situation where someone is in danger.
To conclude Obama’s views on gun control, reviewing the Virginia Shooting incident and Chicago Public School incident, Obama believes that the White House need to do something to prevent them happening in future. I think gun control issue is a very important topic because many people have witnessed and were affected by many incidents that happened within last twenty years. I like Obama’s views on gun control and I think he can enforce the gun control laws if he becomes our future president.