fair enough. like i said, i remain relatively in the middle on this situation. because i am a really liberal guy i am more for the rights of the mutants to remain secretive. now if they are actively vigilantes i can understand the necessity for some form of regulation or control, because suddenly their powers are weapons.
I just like playing devil's advocate because it's sparked the first really intelligent debate i've seen on Civil War (and i totally ghost my way around a few other message boards). That and being a former Poli-Sci major (and still interested in eventually finding my way into politics, being able to debate intelligently a fictitious issue is really interesting.
Now here's another thought. We have special schools or classes integrated in public schools for the blind, for the deaf, and for those with mental challenges. This isn't meant to discriminate. It's aimed at teaching them techniques of how to become a quality citizen around their disorders/differences. What if the government were to work with Charles Xavier on an initiative to bring about at least some required learning for mutants?
The thing that worries me is that when a mutants ability manifests itself at adolescense it is usually a very violent manifestation, followed by this overwhelming awe of the fact that they have powers (some to creat flashing lights, others that could level city blocks). I feel that there would need to be some necessary guidance, maybe not military/combat training, but at least some level of schooling to help them learn to control/curb their powers.
I think the SRA would make more sense if it was aimed at only those who intended to work as vigilantes. I mean, we're talking people who have made the conscious decision that yes, their powers are weapons, weapons for good, weapons to protect. Now once that conscious line is crossed (and that is different than a self defense use of powers) there needs to be some form of regulation/training in order to ensure the safety of civilians. I mean these are basically just barroom brawls with tactical nukes. I think if they were to work with the Avengers (a policing organization recognized by the UN, and therefore required to follow their stringent policies) or with Charles Xavier and his X-Men there would be a lot stronger of a following behind this sort of legislation. But when it comes down to what has happened in Civil War, yeah I agree with you guys, the registration act is a bit of an overstep.