it is valid.
if I may, you are saying the presence and access to guns is the problem. they are restricted in Chicago, so those people go to neighboring states to get them. that is your position, correct?
if that were true, and access was the issue, those neighboring states would ALSO have high gun crime. because they clearly have more and easier access to them.
so instead you would rather just lay down and die?
there are many that feel that way, but there are MANY, including myself, and others responding in this thread, that would fight/die to preserve our freedom.
who are you(or anyone) else to even attempt to deny us that right?
if they suddenly came out with a law banning listening to the radio while driving, because its too much of a distraction(not that far fetched to think they would try) then EVERYONE who currently does that would be a criminal.
key word here is KNOWN. who gets to make that assessment?
I believe their are current laws against people with restraining orders and guns. but it doesn't take any facts to get a restraining order. you only have to say you fear being attacked by someone. as if a piece of paper will keep them from trying to hurt you.
so anyone at any time would be able to restrict your personal rights on a whim. how is that OK?
that's very much like the no fly list that was mentioned earlier. its ridiculously easy to get put on, but very difficult to be removed from.