CJ 133 | Guns and Gun Control | Writing Assignment 6 | Katie Epps 1/18/2009 | Gun control has been one of the biggest topics facing our nation aside from abortion and homosexual marriages. There are so many different angles and arguments that surround it‚ its no wonder a definite decision can not be made. Violent crimes remain one of the most serious problems in the United States‚ in many of the violent crimes committed guns are used but an actual link between the two remains pretty
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Gun and Gun Control Course: BCOM/275 January 27‚ 2013 Instructor: Gail Zwart Gun and Gun Control‚ written in the New York Times on 1/25/13 The worldwide controversial topic of gun control has taken our nation by storm. The epidemic‚ as stated by our President has become a disturbing and mind blowing statistic. But I must say‚ gun violence has impacted out world since our fore fathers. But since our most recently and horrific active of gun violence the government has decided
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Running Head: Outline Outline: Gun Control Charese Payne Philosophy of Ethics Alexander Miller November 26‚ 2011 Gun Control [Introduction] Guns are a big problem because they are used to commit murders and suicides as well as other crimes. With criminals having access to guns‚ it just makes the good citizens feel the need to purchase a gun for protection or self defense. There may never be a solid solution to stopping the crime and violence completely but
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why Americans own so many guns is because of the Second Amendment‚ which states‚ “A well regulated Militia‚ being necessary to the security of a free State‚ the right of the people to keep and bear Arms‚ shall not be infringed.” (Rauch) This amendment guarantees U.S. citizens the right to have firearms. Since this amendment is relatively vague‚ it is up for interpretation‚ and is often used by gun advocates to argue for lenient gun laws. Hence‚ gun control is a frequently discussed
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Kylie Dale Composition 2 Professor Davis 3 March 2013 Gun Control These three essays on the topic of gun control‚ “Both Sides Have Something to Fear” by David Ropeik‚ “We Can Ratchet Down the Passions” by Adam Winkler‚ and “A Divide Widened by Misunderstanding” by David Kopel‚ have many similarities in their views and opinions of the gun debate; i.e. to have gun rights or gun control. Not only their viewpoints‚ or lack thereof rather‚ but their timing from when these essays were written and
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Second Amendment Political Dilemmas The state of the union speech given by Barack Obama on gun control Legislation Bill On the 12th February 2013 President Barrack Obama delivered the state of the union speech to congress‚ in his speech he demanded for votes on gun control bills. Obama is trying to lobby congress to support him on new gun control legislation which includes banning of military style or semi-automatic firearms and high capacity magazines. During his speech he talks about events
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Gun Control In my opinion‚ guns shouldn’t be banned‚ just regulated. An automatic machinegun for example‚ there is no reason why any civilian should need one. They just use them for recreational purposes but once they get in the wrong hands‚ these can be some of the most deadly weapons there are. Any scenario of that happening has had a terrible outcome and caused tragic events in our history. It shouldn’t be a hobby to own these kinds of very deadly weapons. They should be outlawed and taken away
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Having gun control I see it as taking a bit of our freedom away because having control over our own weapons is part of having freedom. Just because certain people don’t know how to use their freedom of having control over their own weapons doesn’t mean everyone else should have their freedom of gun control taken away. I know many major and world changing accidents have happened because of guns but I don’t believe that guns kill people. People are the ones who need to learn how to control their
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Gun Control Issues The issue of gun control seems to be an ongoing issue that has now become a major topic in news media once again due to the tragic incident that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School just a few months ago. With dust now being blown off the topic‚ debates continue to ensue both politically and socially in regards to what exactly is the best for our country. Are the stricter laws now being overlooked really the best for our country‚ or are armed civilians going to be
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Gun Control America in the past 10 years has experienced tragedy after tragedy. Most tragedies due to war‚ finances‚ and gun violence. After the more recent massacres‚ America must do something soon and effective. Strengthening gun security across the U.S. has been a debatable topic‚ which many are for as well as against. Some believe it isn’t the right time to discuss gun control after tragic events have occurred‚ emotions are so high. In response to that‚ when then? When should America find
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