We also need to bear in mind that the United States is on par with other "civilized" societies in our suicide statistics. Kids killing themselves is a horrific tragedy by any means, however, in Japan, where there is no access to firearms, there is a higher per capita suicide rate than in the United States. This is true of several countries around the world, many without civilian access to firearms. Here in Connecticut, we had a 12 year old child hang himself in his closet. It was the saddest thing I've seen in a very long time. The fact is, suicide happens regardless of access to a firearm, and someone who is depressed enough to kill himself is going to find the means and tools to do it. Trying to use suicide as an anti-gun excuse just doesn't fly.
That's true. Next thing you know they'll want to ban tall buildings, railroad tracks, bridges, and require safety locks on gas stoves.
But all the knee-jerking propanda from the anti-gunners is not about banning guns per se, it's about alleviating their fear that somewhere down the line they themselves will line up in someone's gun sights in righteous retribution for their polical sins against our Charter.
Cowards all!