As a society, we would be foolish to compare these vastly different apples to oranges. Now THAT would really create the mental block that is caused when people base their opinions on emotions.
like i said, i try and avoid the comparisions when i can, but if you look back through this thread, you will find both sides are guilty of this. what it boils down to me is this: guns are one of the ultimate symbols of freedom, and the regulation of them seems to go hand in hand with the regulation of our many other freedoms. i don't believe that the majority should pay for the misdeeds of the minority, nor do i believe that we should have people unfamiliar with weapons in general purposing or advocating restrictions for which they have little knowledge.
