Guns in classrooms? Yes. Guns at sporting events? No. The administrators use these as examples of places that will be marked armed and unarmed zones at the University of Texas. Fifty years ago the first mass shooting at an American college took place. The University of Texas experienced a mass shooting when a student shot 45 people‚ killing 14 of them‚ from the clock tower (Gubler). In the New York Times article “Philosophizing With Guns” Simone Gubler talks about the “campus carry” bill that will
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The gun laws in Colorado allow the people to carry concealed weapons if they pass a test and a background check. I believe that this law is not doing enough to stop shootings from happening. According to Procon.org‚ “Carrying a concealed handgun increases the chances of a confrontation escalating and turning lethal.” If this continues than people who have no criminal history would be allowed to carry firearms. The downside to this is shootings are much more likely to happen because there are more
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American Federal Government 1113 4 March 2013 More Gun Control or Less? There are statistically 30‚000 deaths each year due to guns‚ most of which are suicide. But how can the government prevent such tragedy? Their plan is to outlaw guns‚ but is that really the best solution? Some would argue that the problem be left alone‚ and that people would continue to kill‚ with or without guns. Whereas‚ others might argue that citizens should be encouraged to carry firearms‚ in order to protect themselves from
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1. Define knowledge and skills required to be an effective supervisor of police personnel. An effective supervisor should be versatile and about to adapt to any situation. An effective supervisor should have active listening skills‚ by taking the time to understand the points being made‚ asking the appropriate questions‚ and not interrupting the speaker. The supervisor should be able to convey information effectively. Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses to find alternative
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Teachers and guns‚ is it ok? There has always been a contradiction on the topic. People have argued that it isn’t safe and that it shouldn’t be allowed for years. It has already been passed in 18 states and many public and private schools have already begun allowing it. Guns should be allowed to be concealed by select teachers in all schools. Teachers should be able to carry firearms at school. “the arming of teachers would have a greatly immediate impact on violent behavior in schools by criminals
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protests do not put police in danger. The black community as a whole have suffered far more casualties than police have when it comes to protests. They have constant weights on their shoulder; they are always having constant reminders of what their ancestors have been through and what they’re going through now. On the off chance‚ the police are in danger‚ it’s not during a peaceful protest. The police force is not in danger during protests because the black community has more to deal with constant
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ST PAULS UNIVERSITY UNIT: ACADEMIC WRITING UNIT: UCC 102 STUDENT NUMBERS: TASK: QUESTION: HOW TO CARRYOUT EFFECTIVE RESEARCH THE MEANING OF RESEARCH Research can be defined as a careful investigation or inquiry especially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge systematized effort to gain new knowledge. It can be considered a movement from the known to the unknown. it comprises defining and redefining problems
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Imagine teachers carrying guns in school. School boards are trying to reduce the amount of shots fired in school‚ how will adding more guns achieve that? Although guns have been used for protection for decades‚ they will only cause more harm if used by teachers. Protection on school grounds is undoubtedly essential‚ but adding more guns will ultimately lead to a more dangerous environment. Teenagers are constantly playing video games; they love the challenge of playing a difficult level and the
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moment the police officer is a hero‚ the next a monster...to people in trouble he is a savior..to criminal suspects he is a demon (Geller 53). The police in this country protect citizens everyday and yet need protection themselves. Police officer have the power to interrogate someone‚ arrest someone and settle disputes. However‚ when someone does not comply with the officers and resist arrest‚ the officer must use force. This is where police officers are limited in power. There is a need of more power
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Police force sometimes needs to carry deadly weapons to ensure citizen’s safety and public regulation which is definitely police’s duty and responsibility. However‚ these weapons bring some controversy about whether it could lead to an escalation of crime in that society. Personally‚ I believe this should be discussed on both hands. Obviously‚ the police force in places with higher crime rate should carry a gun to steer clear of severe criminals. However‚ the policemen in peaceful places such as
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