Arguments Against Gun Control

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, …show more content…
Also, with the unlimited access to the internet, bullying can take place at home and the bully can hide their identity from the person they are bullying. What these victims of bullying need is someone their own age to make a stand for them against bullies. The youth of today are reinforced with the idea that it is better to be kind to someone than to join in with the bullying. Someone who is lonely and afraid to come to school could develop depression, suicidal thoughts, and erratic thoughts and behavior. This brings me to part two: the mental health of the individual. Teachers and staff should be better trained to recognize and handle the behaviors and signs of basic mental disorders such as depression. Often times, they will only do something if a student comes to them for help or they notice extremely obvious signs that something is wrong. If they were, then there is a possibility that teachers and staff may be more likely to intervene and assist their students in getting the help that they need. More mental health professionals should be hired by the schools and assigned to students like guidance