While I understand your point about car deaths and media perception, it's important to consider that firearms and vehicles serve different purposes. Vehicles are designed for transportation and are heavily regulated, while firearms are designed to exert force, including lethal force. The primary use of a firearm is not illegal activity, but when misused, the consequences can be devastating.
As for the media's portrayal of gun violence, it is true that media may disproportionately focus on violent crime. However, this does not negate the fact that gun violence is still a significant issue in the United States. In 2019, nearly 40,000 people were killed by firearms, according to the CDC.
Regarding the Second Amendment, the founding fathers could not have predicted the technological advancements in firearms and the ways they would be used in modern society. The Heller decision in 2008 clarified that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual's right to own a firearm, but also acknowledged that this right is not unlimited and can be subject to reasonable regulations.
This brings us back to the original question: Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers? If a dealer or manufacturer knowingly contributes to illegal activities or fails to take reasonable precautions, they could be held responsible, much like how the pharmaceutical industry has faced lawsuits for its role in the opioid crisis.
What are your thoughts on how firearms dealers and manufacturers can balance their responsibility to protect public safety while still respecting the rights of responsible gun owners?
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