Minneapolis's New Push on Guns

So far this year there have been 29 homicides in Minneapolis. Unlike Chicago when the murder rate starts exceeding 20 in a Minnesota city we start asking what the fuck? Well apparently the answer to lower the homicide rate in Minneapolis is to get tougher on "illegal possession" of guns.

If you've been reading this blog for a while you know my stance on "illegal possession." In my book you can not be stripped of your rights. Once you're out of prison your rights should be fully restored regardless of the crimes you've committed and that includes your second amendment rights.

With that said I'm also for a system where dangerous criminals are not returned to the streets so long as they're still a possible danger. If you've committed a violent crime I believe part of the sentencing should include a psychological review by a jury of medical professionals (who are selected with jury-like care and randomness). This jury would have to give a criminal the OK before he's released back into society. I must stipulate that this is only for violent crimes because if you haven't caused harm to another person or their property I don't feel any crime has been committed.

So I don't find legitimacy in Minneapolis's new policy of enforcing "illegal possession." But I do like the idea of being tougher on repeat offenders and criminals with violent histories. Alas I find it stupid that they police are targeting guns instead of actual crimes. If I had been the person writing out the plan I'd have said the city is going to get tougher on repeat offenders and violent criminals. Gun have nothing to do with crime rate, criminals do. Target the.

Oh and if we really want to fix the homicide rate in Minneapolis all we need to do is carpet bomb North Minneapolis with napalm. Lots and lots of fiery napalm.