An argument Based on James Q Wilson-"Just take away their guns" Great for one of the free-writing assignments that you have to respond to an argument of your choice.
Based on James Q Wilson-"Just take away their guns"
College Reading and writing
Gun control is an extremely debated issue in today's society. The majority supports high gun control laws, but they will never work. From the precedent, gun control laws have actually given rise to homicide and increased the crime rate. Most criminals do not get their firearms from gun stores or pawnshops. They either borrow them, or steal them. Only about one-sixth legally bought firearms are being used for criminal activity. Our goal should not be to reduce the carry of firearms, but put an end to them being carried by criminals.
The National Rifle Association works hard to protect America's right to bear arms. They are committed to keeping guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens, and out of those that are not law abiding. We have to get the guns of the streets, but our leaders are not going about it the right way. Lawmakers believe more forms and stricter background checks are the way, but it is not. If a criminal wants a gun, he is going to do it one way or another. The only way we can stop them is by higher punishment when a firearm is in use during a crime.
Those of us that use firearms for the right reasons should not be the ones getting the punishment. John Kerry voted against all semi-automatic weapons, he and others in the senate believe that they are to be outlawed for sale in the United States. Again, I say, this is not going to stop them from getting in the criminals hands. This will only give them a better reason to break into someone's home. When criminals know they are the only ones with protection, nothing is going to stop them.
Many member of the Senate also believe gun shows is the big problem with crime. They look at gun shows on the same level as the black market. That is an insane view. I attended a gun show recently; it actually seemed like a very safe environment. Before I even stepped in the door, a police officer greeted me. He was checking that all guns
College Reading and writing
Gun control is an extremely debated issue in today's society. The majority supports high gun control laws, but they will never work. From the precedent, gun control laws have actually given rise to homicide and increased the crime rate. Most criminals do not get their firearms from gun stores or pawnshops. They either borrow them, or steal them. Only about one-sixth legally bought firearms are being used for criminal activity. Our goal should not be to reduce the carry of firearms, but put an end to them being carried by criminals.
The National Rifle Association works hard to protect America's right to bear arms. They are committed to keeping guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens, and out of those that are not law abiding. We have to get the guns of the streets, but our leaders are not going about it the right way. Lawmakers believe more forms and stricter background checks are the way, but it is not. If a criminal wants a gun, he is going to do it one way or another. The only way we can stop them is by higher punishment when a firearm is in use during a crime.
Those of us that use firearms for the right reasons should not be the ones getting the punishment. John Kerry voted against all semi-automatic weapons, he and others in the senate believe that they are to be outlawed for sale in the United States. Again, I say, this is not going to stop them from getting in the criminals hands. This will only give them a better reason to break into someone's home. When criminals know they are the only ones with protection, nothing is going to stop them.
Many member of the Senate also believe gun shows is the big problem with crime. They look at gun shows on the same level as the black market. That is an insane view. I attended a gun show recently; it actually seemed like a very safe environment. Before I even stepped in the door, a police officer greeted me. He was checking that all guns