Pro Gun Control Debate
On December 15 1791 the right to bear arms was adopted in the United States Constitution. When the founding fathers were sitting around the table discussing the options for gun laws they were surrounded by a society that required guns to be the right of everyone. England and the separatist Americans were in a violent conflict that resulted in many civilian casualties. Cities were always under threat from aboriginal raids. The continental army was new and untrained. The people could hardly feel safe under their protection. Another thing to remember was slavery still dominated the cultures of many colonies. In the south, slaves often outnumbered the American citizens. What was to stop the slaves from rebelling and killing their cruel owners?
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It is safe to say that American society has changes since then. You can live today without the realistic fear that you are in danger and need a gun to protect you. The United States has the strongest and most technologically advanced army in the world. They will certainly be able to protect their citizens from any other threatening nations. Slavery was repealed a long time ago. There is no one that you need to control or intimidate with a weapon. Hopefully America will not have to go to war over the gun control debate. Supporters of the second amendment and its traditions continue to say it is necessary because we need to defend ourselves from the government. If the government becomes tyrannical it is the people’s duty to take it back. This was a very relevant cause when America was trying to run from King George’s overpowering governance. The founding fathers wanted to ensure their government does not take the form of the one they just escaped from. Today Americans do not need to fear the tyrannical rule of kings. In fact America has a government on the complete opposite side of the political spectrum. Besides even if you were to attempt to take back the government you would have no success. Your Smithson Weston does not exactly help you when fighting drones. The founding fathers certainly did not anticipate the types of weaponry accessible today. American society has evolved since the eighteenth century and it is time their gun laws reflected
It is safe to say that American society has changes since then. You can live today without the realistic fear that you are in danger and need a gun to protect you. The United States has the strongest and most technologically advanced army in the world. They will certainly be able to protect their citizens from any other threatening nations. Slavery was repealed a long time ago. There is no one that you need to control or intimidate with a weapon. Hopefully America will not have to go to war over the gun control debate. Supporters of the second amendment and its traditions continue to say it is necessary because we need to defend ourselves from the government. If the government becomes tyrannical it is the people’s duty to take it back. This was a very relevant cause when America was trying to run from King George’s overpowering governance. The founding fathers wanted to ensure their government does not take the form of the one they just escaped from. Today Americans do not need to fear the tyrannical rule of kings. In fact America has a government on the complete opposite side of the political spectrum. Besides even if you were to attempt to take back the government you would have no success. Your Smithson Weston does not exactly help you when fighting drones. The founding fathers certainly did not anticipate the types of weaponry accessible today. American society has evolved since the eighteenth century and it is time their gun laws reflected