466 violent crimes for every 100,000 people in the United States. Only about 108 of these will be gun related. Believe it or not, every single mass shooting that has happened in America since the 1950s, have all been in a place where guns were prohibited. Open carry is the practice of openly carrying a firearm on one's person in public (“Gun Control Myths and Realities”). One in three Americans own a gun. States that allow open carry have, on average, a twenty three percent lower crime rate…
Guns don’t kill people, people kill people. This phrase has become the mantra for the National Rifle Association and most pro-gun arguments, but on what basis does this stems from? Here in the United States, we contain just under half of all the armed civilians worldwide, despite having only just under 5 percent of the world population. To some, they see this fact as a source of pride, though others see it as the reason for an extensive issue. It is no breaking news that gun violence has been a…
campaign. In addition, he started his work against gun violence after his younger brother suffered a gunshot to the head in a shooting at the Empire State Building in 2002. 2. What is the general topic/subject of the talk? : The general topic that Gross focuses on in his TED Talk is gun violence in America…
down their lives to protect him. However, these protectors aren’t human shields; they are guardians, ready to fight back at a moment’s notice. So, what do the defenders of the world’s most important man use to ensure the safety of their charge? Guns. To a criminal ready to take a life, the only deterrent is meeting the fate he or she hopes to inflict on innocent others. So, if we as a nation trust firearms to protect our leader, it seems common sense to depend on them for the protection of…
to such a high toll. Whether it is the people living in the country, the cultural influences, the easy access to ammunition and guns or a combination of all of these, the question of if the country is “a nation of gun nuts or [if the people are] just nuts?” is still left to be answered. In Michael Moore’s documentary Bowling for Columbine, the culture and violence of guns in the United States is examined, in attempt to observe why the country has such…
Gun Laws and Regulations Regulations and Gun rights for college campuses is something that has many people questioning the laws. The legislative passing a law allowing college employees and students to carry guns is not the greatest idea. All college students shouldn’t be allowed to carry hand guns. The law should remain as keeping concealed licenses then traversing into open-carry license. There’s a great debate on rather teachers should have the right to be armed which in my opinion could…
woman or girl. Those who perform illegal abortions face up to life in prison, while the patients can be sentenced to 14 years behind bars.” The other article Why am I Pro-Life was not as effective because the speaker mainly just shared his viewpoint with not many ethos or logos to back himself up.…
protects gun manufacturers and dealers from being held accountable for the crimes committed with the use of their sold products. In 2005, the act was signed into law by President George W. Bush. The policy was designed to provide the corporate gun industry protections from the law and public blaming them for gun crimes. However, by taking away the victims of gun crimes ability to sue these gun manufacturers, it took away the importance of litigation working as a tool for regulation. By making…
Everyday men and women debate over controversial topics like; medically assisted suicide, the death penalty, gun control laws, or even where to eat dinner. These topics are ones that once your personal opinion is set it is hard to change, just like abortion laws. Being pro-life or pro-choice is an opinion that some may not understand or respect. But how they came about doesn’t change and who made these amendments still stands. No matter your stance, no matter your gender, the majority of society…
"Guns don 't kill people, people kill people." This quotation can be taken in different ways. One way this could be looked at is it 's not the guns that kill people, it 's the person behind it. The gun laws in the United States of America are pretty loose; most states do not require a permit to purchase a gun or a license to own one as well. This means that a person with serious physiological issues could walk into their local Wal-Mart and purchase a handgun with ease and use it the same day.…