In the realm of the political spectrum, there are certain issues which hold more weight than others. For instance, the issue of individual responsibility. I believe that each person can decide his or her own fate, and that their circumstances do not define them. Furthermore, just because you are from a poor home with unsatisfactory conditions does not mean that you immediately have no opportunity to become something that your parents never were, as it is up to the individual to decide their own fate. They can choose to let it bring them down, or they can rise above the expectations.…
Statistics: The Centers for Disease Control listed firearms as the #12 cause of all deaths between 1999 and 2013. They were also the #1 method of death by homicide (66.6% of all homicides) and by suicide (52.2% of all suicides). The biggest argument for guns are for self-defense. People use this argument to justify why gun control would be bad when in reality guns are rarely used for self defense.…
Have the shootings in America gone too far? Even sending children to school isn't safe anymore. The United States is one of the top countries with the most public shootings and that needs to stop now! According to the University of Alabama, 31% of public mass shootings happen in America alone. “Gun control is set by laws or policies regulating sales, transfer, possession, modification, or use of firearms by civilians” (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives).…
There are many significant issues in American politics today but none is more important to me than the debates regarding gun control. There is intense discussions from both those in favor of gun control and those opposed to it. I, admittedly, find myself sometimes sympathizing with those on both sides of the debate. Regardless which side you find yourself on there is no question that guns are extremely powerful and dangerous things which demand our attention and respect. Although I do not currently own a gun I am sure there will come a day in which I will want or need to.…
In the course of recent years, Americans' support for rigid gun control laws has been declining even as the number of mass shootings is on the ascent. Gun control is a standout amongst the most forcefully divisive issues in the U.S. today. Envision appreciating a film at the theater or eating a dinner at Taco Bell while individuals surrounding you are conveying stacked arms. In spite of the fact that this may appear to be inconceivable, it is conceivable in light of the fact that the second amendment of the United States Constitution gives residents the privilege to have and convey weapons.…
“To conquer a nation, first disarm its citizens”- Adolf Hitler 1933 is what one of the worst guys in history had said, and this is what people in modern times want to do in the u.s. The main reason for the second amendment is for the right of protection with a firearm whether its towards a tyrannical government or if it’s towards a home intruder we should always have the right to protect ourselves. A mass shooting shouldn’t affect our right to defend ourselves. Guns were used in many shootings, mainly Handguns as Handguns are the number one weapon used in shootings/homicides across the us coming in at around 75% of homicides.…
On the other hand, responsible gun laws do not infringe on the constitution and do not disarm those good citizens. Blek writes, “We must challenge and move beyond the mistaken belief that creating responsible gun laws in some manner offends our constitutional rights.” Guns have become too easily available and should not be allowed to those with mental illnesses or those with ill intentions such as criminals. However, America cannot allow itself to become disarmed and without protection, infringing upon the individual right, but must enact responsible gun laws for the good of the country and its future.…
We have faced many ethical debates on various issues during the past few decades. People shared different opinions following multiple events and ethical debate are raise. People of the United States are once again separated by their opinions on the new biggest issue within their borders. In fact, following the ridiculous number of gun-related crimes that happened everyday and following the multiple mass shooting that still happened occasionally, the population is now sharing different opinions on the issue of gun control. The debate is currently separating the population on how they perceive the second amendment, which was founded in 1791 by the founding fathers to give the population the right to keep and bear arms.…
Why should gun control law be more strict? Gun control law would help our government and citizens save more money. The money spent on gun violence could be saved and be used for better causes. Gun control law would also decrease suicide and homicide rates. It would also decrease mass shootings.…
In today’s world where people have violent fights during times,people are supposed to be peaceful, during these times we should be supporting one another. But if you look at the few years gun crime has seemed to be a major topic every few days. With cases like Michael Brown so close to home, you have to start to see the insanity. In the past decade, America is split on gun control, whether we should strengthen the control or give the people the right to bear arms without any conflicts. We should loosen the gun control laws by only have criminal and mental health checks and reducing the waiting periods for guns and ammo.…
I am writing to express my concern about an issue that I see so much now – gun control. I see many reports with the headlines saying gun shooting. Many innocent people are dying more than usual due to guns being purchased easily. Also, many people with bad backgrounds are purchasing guns easily and using it badly. It makes it harder for people to go each day thinking whether their life or their families’ life is at risk.…
It’s the moment for gun control! How many more children have to die for the National Rifle Association to change its gun laws? The government needs to take action and protects us against mass shootings. Though I feel safe at Texas A&M University, I don’t feel safe for my sister who’s in high school or for my cousins who are also in high school and middle school. Gun control is defined as the laws that limit the use of firearms by people.…
The Gun Control Act of 1968 prohibited the sale of guns to several types of individuals consisting of minors, people with criminal records, disabled, illegal aliens, dishonorably discharged military personnel and others. In 1993 the Act was changed by the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act. This Act said that background checks for all unlicensed carriers had to be done before they could purchase any firearms from a licensed dealer. However, there has been discussion that there is a “gun show loophole” in the Firearms Owners Protection Act of 1986 which allows all people, including convicted felons, the ability to purchase guns without a background check. While many people have decidedly formed opinions on gun control, the debate is complicated…
In the United States in more recent years there has been a lot of debate on gun control due to events like the most recent school shooting. Both sides, Democratic and Republican, have argued for and against two very radical solutions: increasing gun control to the point of taking away guns from everyone that is not military or police, and arming teachers across the country. While both of these solutions have their benefits and flaws, one very important aspect of the active shooter epidemic seems to be overlooked, and that is the mental state of these people that will eventually turn into active shooters. When looking at the mentality of these people, there are two parts of the issue that are rarely addressed when trying to find a solution,…
(Bitto). But there comes a point where there shouldn’t be firearms in the hands of criminals, drug dealers, fugitives, the mentally unstable, and other unpredictable people who can’t deal with this responsibility (“Shootings Expose...”). There are many cases where this fear of someone handling a gun they aren’t responsible enough. For example, under regulations implemented in 1993, soldier aren’t allowed to carry weapons and caused a mass shooting ending the lives of many soldiers. There needs more regulations taken, but the soldier who fight for our country deserve the right to protect themselves as well (Stockman).…