What history do you specifically refer to? Government has traditionally been ham handed and inefficient, but government action after disasters has a pretty good track record if you actually look at it.

Building code requirements after disasters like the triangle shirtwaist factory, safety and construction standards in consumer products, automobiles, and food. All for our benefit, and all make good sense.

I think minimal weapon regulations and safety requirements is not much to ask. Again, no discussion, no compromise is a silly way to act

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