To the Editor:
One of the arguments domestic abusers and gun right advocates use against removing guns is that it’s their property and right. H7243 and H7575 have a different perspective and …
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To the Editor:
One of the arguments domestic abusers and gun right advocates use against removing guns is that it’s their property and right. H7243 and H7575 have a different perspective and value. It believes that a person’s life is a higher priority than a piece of property and that Rhode Island should also. If an abuser values his weapons more than his domestic partner than surely H7243 and H7575 is required.
We remove licenses (driving, medical, legal, hunting) from people who are irresponsible, even if it is temporary, to prevent them from causing harm to others. Why shouldn’t we do the same if someone has been convicted or has demonstrated the potential to use violence as a solution to a perceived injustice?
Unfortunately, there is a tendency to view domestic violence with more acceptance then we do with all other forms of violence, including allowing people who perpetrate acts of domestic violence to possess weapons that can turn an assault into a murder. Violence is an extreme form of physical, psychological and emotional aggression, such as an assault, rape or murder. Putting the word domestic in front of violence does not lessen its destructive consequences on another person.
H7243 and H7575 will help to protect both the victim and the abuser from turning an explosive situation into a deadly tragedy.
Take care, give care and be present.
Tom Wojick
Cranston
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Wuggly
We can agree that violence against another is wrong. Accusing someone of violence and/or punishing them for potential of violence is equally wrong.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Report this