Originally posted by: Kntx
People problem. Specifically people who carry guns in cities.
The point is, the fellow in the article referenced by the OP had an unregistered, restricted firearm in his gym bag.
You want to own a gun? Follow the rules. No slipups.
Do the crime, do the time.
No one is disputing that the individual broke the law. He did, and should therefore face penalty.
The concern most rational people--those who don't have an unreasonable fear of guns have--is that the call to jail him for 3-4 years is simply out of line, even after having reported that he is a
model student.
A gun in the bag does not equate this guy with the Boxing Day shootout and it is simply absurd to think that because he is a black male with a gun that he intended to do such. Why else would you reference the Boxing Day article, if that wasn't the angle you intended to play?
People need to get over their fear of guns.
Of course he should face punishment! But 3-4 years? That is outright stupidity. You get less for manslaughter in Canada if you're a youth. Guns are vilified beyond need.
As anyone who lives in Toronto can attest, the area where York University (his school) is located is one of the worst areas in Canada. Jane-Weston, Jane-Finch.. that whole corridor... there are shootings there almost every weekend in the summer. Add to that the assaults that happen on campus... it could have been for self-defense, and, given that he is reported a model student I wouldn't assume that it was gang-related.
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