New York is pushing for a mandatory two year
sentence for anybody found carrying a gun illegally. But that does NOTHING to
punish the USE of a gun in a crime. It’s a good idea, but as usual, it doesn’t
go far enough. They still routinely use those charges as a “bargaining chip” to
get information or convictions in other crimes. Also there’s still no deterrent
to using a gun in committing a crime. Yes, two years longer in prison just for
CARRYING an illegal gun is a “step forward.” But I’d bet most criminals say
they could do TWO “standing on their heads” because they don’t think they’ll be
caught carrying. If they were worried about it, they wouldn’t BE carrying. And
a gun is a useful and necessary tool in their business. (Philadelphia Enquirer)
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