The Futility of Banning Something

Recently a bill banning “Assault Weapons” was introduced in congress.  Setting aside the merits of the proposed bill for a minute, when you ban something you are telling people they cannot have it.  Americans by their nature resent anyone telling them they can’t have anything.  They may not want it, but resent being told they cannot have it.

This was proved in the prohibition failure.  The Government banned alcohol and what happened, a black market in alcohol sprung up almost overnight.  Organized crime appeared to control the market and the level of crime in the country went up.

Look at the Drug War.  A number of drugs are banned and anyone who wants them can get them with little trouble.  Again criminal gangs control the market and the level of crime associated with drugs is up and rising.

As long as there is a demand, someone will step up to supply it.  So here is the question; do you want the criminal element controlling the gun market?  Think about that while you are debating this or any other ban.