Second Amendment

A Day in the Life of Lam Vo

By Debora Gordon Lam ended a recent letter with “Write me when you find the time. I certainly have all the time in the world to wait.” This prompted me […]

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Recently, two Oakland Voices writers offered very different views on whether owning guns is a bad idea for Oakland and people in general, or just common sense preparedness for life in a tough town. But it didn't stop there. They read each other's piece, and replied.

GUNS Part IV: Still Strapped with Just My Wits

Recently, two Oakland Voices writers offered very different views on whether owning guns is a bad idea for Oakland and people in general, or just common sense preparedness for life in a tough town. But it didn't stop there. They read each other's piece, and replied.

GUNS Part II: For My Students & City, The Case for a Life Unarmed

Gun violence is rocking our city. But at Oakland Voices, not everyone agrees on whether or not owning them creates or feeds a culture of violence, or if it's just smart self-defense. Two of our correspondents have very different perspectives on the need for guns in our homes and society. Here, one has her say.