GUN CONTROL & GUN VIOLENCE in CHILDREN To start my essay off‚ I have an unusual story that is true. My mom knew a girl when she was little. The girl was around the age of 2-4 years old. She got a hold of the gun her family had in the home and shot her older sibling. Then when she was in the eighth grade‚ her little brother got a hold of the same gun that her family had and killed her. It proves my point on why children should not have guns and children in the home
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All guns have the potential to be dangerous and should be dealt with precaution. Guns have been a part of American history for as long as people can remember. For most individuals guns are supposed to be very dangerous and unsafe. Though‚ that is not true. Guns can be hazardous‚ but only if they are in the wrong hands. Owning a gun is a right that every American should take pride in having. Guns are used for self-protection‚ hunting‚ law enforcement and other practices. The right to own a gun is secured
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Katy is a mother of two children‚ her fourteen year old son David and her six year old daughter Cassie. She lives in Seattle Washington and has a job of being a dentist which she loves. Her kids go two different schools‚ David at Beaver Lake middle school and Cassie at Greenwood elementary. Both kids love their school and enjoy going everyday. Except for one day‚ a tall six foot man wearing black Nike shoes‚ blue pants‚ and a black long sleeve shirt came to Cassie’s school. He casually walked inside
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One of the biggest challenges I have faced was moving to America from Pakistan. The transition was difficult; I left childhood memories‚ family‚ and close friends behind. However‚ this portion of my life had a strong influence on the impact I want to have on impoverished populations. Seeing a dentist in Pakistan is a privilege that most of the families couldn’t afford. In those 17 years‚ it was rare for my family and I to have our teeth professionally cleaned or have a regular dental checkup. Dental
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society‚ guns have been instrumental in altering contemporary warfare. The dangers of these weapons are not a secret; it is simply their mere nature. Some argue that guns were created to protect‚ while others suggest that they were built to destroy and cause the death of one’s intended target. Frank Zimring‚ a University of Chicago Law scholar‚ stated in his piece The University of Chicago Law Review‚ “The rate of knife deaths per 100 reported knife attacks was less than 1/5 the rate of gun deaths
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Gun Control April 25‚ 2012 Recently‚ there have been many debates going on in the news that are focusing on firearms‚ and firearm control. These debates have led to many American citizens questioning the laws revolving around gun control‚ and the amendment to the constitution allowing the right to bear arms. Since many people are unsure of how exactly laws pertaining to firearms work‚ it is crucially important that gun control is discussed. This paper will focus on gun control‚ the history
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atty2b CAN TECHNOLOGY SAVE SOLDIERS LIVES IN IRAQ Why is TIGR an example of horizontal technology? Horizontal technology involves the transfer of technical knowledge and hardware from one geographic location to another. The TIGR system allows departing units to transfer tactical information to their replacements. When the troops return from patrols‚ they feed information back into the system‚ adding to the data available to the next patrol leader. By simply clicking on icons‚ they can bring
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Gun control is an issue that is constantly being debated. Gun control is limiting or taking the right of citizens to carry or purchase a gun. There are people who are pro-gun control and those who believe gun control is unconstitutional to the citizens. Many political leaders and organizations have strong opinions on gun control‚ which keeps the gun control debate publicized in today’s society. Throughout history the citizens of the US have used firearms to protect the nation‚ protect their families
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Journey in Life In his autobiographical novel‚ Way of the Peaceful Warrior‚ Dan Millman story summarizes a young man going to Berkeley having a rich father and never feeling alone while he sleeps at night. He is popular and a famous gymnast‚ his name is Dan. He doesn’t have a bad side because everyone expects him to be happy which is not true. Dan doesn’t know his inner self that he gets help by Socrates fixing his emotion and his lifestyle. Socrates could change him or destroy him as a person.
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676 were treated in hospitals for gunshot wounds received In assaults.” One of the main reasons that numbers associated with gun violence are so high is because guns are falling into the hands of people who should not have them. If we can prevent criminals from acquiring guns‚ we can drastically reduce gun violence. If someone wishes to buy a gun in the United States‚ he or she will do so in one of two ways. The first method is through a federally licensed dealer; all sales through a licensed dealer
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