When the United States of America was first established, the founding fathers believed that it was essential to have a Bill of Rights protecting its citizens. One of its rights is the right to bear arms, the Second Amendment. Through this day, that right is still being protected, but for what reason? The Amendment was created with the American Revolution in mind, in order to ensure that the citizens can protect themselves. However, it has been 224 years since then. We now have well-trained law enforcement officers. Despite that, there has been countless murders due to unrestricted gun control. On December 14, 2012, a young man with two guns strolled into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The 20 year old Adam Lanza ruthlessly
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This time, it was on the other side of the country, in Oregon. The New York Daily News reported on the shooting in their newspaper on October 2, 2015. The gunman, identified as Chris Mercer, fatally shot nine people and wounded seven others on the morning of October 1, 2015. He casually strolled into the campus of Umpqua Community College near Roseburg, Oregon, and opened fire. He was shot dead by a police officer after exchanging fire. Prior to the shooting, there was an Internet post on a thread, revealing his plans, and it is currently being investigated by officials. Later that day, a furious President Obama addressed the nation, his 15th address concerning mass shootings. He said, “Our prayers do nothing to stop carnage.” He is correct. When these type of tragedies happen, we always say, “They’re in our prayers.” Prayers are not enough to stop nor minimize gun violence. There has to be action taken. Amendments are needed so the nation could adapt to the changing times. It is no longer 1791, and guns are no longer needed in the hands of citizens when there are law enforcement officers doing all the protecting. How can gun possession be a right when it threatens the life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness to others? How many more people must die before Congress takes
This time, it was on the other side of the country, in Oregon. The New York Daily News reported on the shooting in their newspaper on October 2, 2015. The gunman, identified as Chris Mercer, fatally shot nine people and wounded seven others on the morning of October 1, 2015. He casually strolled into the campus of Umpqua Community College near Roseburg, Oregon, and opened fire. He was shot dead by a police officer after exchanging fire. Prior to the shooting, there was an Internet post on a thread, revealing his plans, and it is currently being investigated by officials. Later that day, a furious President Obama addressed the nation, his 15th address concerning mass shootings. He said, “Our prayers do nothing to stop carnage.” He is correct. When these type of tragedies happen, we always say, “They’re in our prayers.” Prayers are not enough to stop nor minimize gun violence. There has to be action taken. Amendments are needed so the nation could adapt to the changing times. It is no longer 1791, and guns are no longer needed in the hands of citizens when there are law enforcement officers doing all the protecting. How can gun possession be a right when it threatens the life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness to others? How many more people must die before Congress takes