This week we asked readers if they think domestic terrorism is on the rise and if stricter federal gun control laws would solve the problem.

Most certainly domestic terrorism is definitely on the rise as shown in Orlando, Fla. I believe what [President] Barack Obama was saying at a town hall meeting, and he made a great analogy with driving and guns. People were dying in accidents at a phenomenal rate until they did a study and they were able to determine that seat belts save lives. The gun lobbyists won’t let us do any kind of research at all, in regards to guns and death. Certainly, we’re not saying that we want to repeal the second amendment [right to bear arms]. All we’re saying is let’s do some research, get some data and start saving lives.
Donna Sue Johnson
Westchester Square

Yes, I do think domestic terrorism is on the rise and there’s very little being done about it. I actually think gun control will help and guns won’t be so accessible.
Darlene Thomas
Pelham Parkway

I definitely think it’s on the rise. I think stricter gun control is one of the solutions for sure. It seems to be that the Democrats in the House are filibustering to try and get a bill introduced, so that’s exciting and I think it’s high time for things to change. I think we need to have a dialogue in the country about mental health and how people get treated instead of ignored. Even in the prison system in New York City, there are a lot of people locked away that have mental issues that we wouldn’t have to keep them in prison if those issues were addressed.
Anthony Molina
Mott Haven

I do believe terrorism is on the rise, because hate is on the rise. I don’t think that gun control would change anything because guns don’t kill people, people kill people. So it doesn’t matter if there’s 12 guns or a million guns, it’s people killing people. It won’t help. If I had the solution, I wouldn’t be here. People have to begin to stop hating and start loving each other.
Francis German
Grand Concourse

Domestic terrorism? I would say yes. I think they should ban all assault weapons. I think all guns should be thrown into a river or a fire.
Kathleen LaMantia
City Island

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