So, by that logic, since sharp-edged instruments like knives are
used in a large number of murders in Singapore, we should prevent
them from falling into the hands of "maniacs and assassins" and
restrict their use to clubs.
But wait! Automobiles are dangerous too. They've been known to mow
down innocent pedestrians, even when they aren't being driven by
maniacs and assassins. Let's save lives by restricting the use and
availability of automobiles to clubs too!
And, and, tall buildings! They're lethal too, since suicidal
individuals have willingly plummeted to their deaths from them.
Let's ban tall buildings, or at least limit their use to
clubs!
Bear, let's put the blame squarely on where it belongs: on the
individual wielding the weapon, not on the
inanimate weapon. Remember, the gun did not go bang by
itself--someone had to pull the trigger. Limiting firearms to
vetted individuals and restricting their use to clubs isn't going
to solve gun-related crime in any country. The nature of the
criminal is that he does not observe the law, including firearms
laws. You yourself have admitted how difficult it is to prevent
firearms from being smuggled into the country, and I completely
agree. A determined criminal will find a way to circumvent the laws
and bring a firearm into the country. Did the Draconian firearms
laws in Singapore prevent the Serangoon murder from occurring?
Evidently not.
