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    baggage of further problems. The Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States grants, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed" (Second Amendment). The right to bear arms, a right granted in the Bill of Rights, has, over time, been restricted…

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    and morally irrelevant. The way sacrifice manifests in an individual’s psyche prescribes his or her actions. This is evident in the central characters in both of the short stories “The Lucky Strike” by Kim Stanley Robinson and “Blood Music” by Greg Bear. Both characters face enormous, ethical decisions made popular by the standard stereotypes in the realm of science fiction. They both are presented with a world-changing,…

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    United States citizens have the right to bear arms, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed" (Madison "Amendment 2"). There are clearly two parts to this amendment: A right to a Militia for safety and the right for citizens to own and use weapons. While bearing arms is not necessarily a firearm, within context of the framers and founders world, to “bear arms” would be to own and use…

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    The right to bear arms has been topic of discussion among people since ancient times. Political theorist John Locke viewed possession of arms as a personal freedom one should abstain. The Second Amendments purpose and meaning has been a key controversy. The Amendment adopted in 1791, was constructed so each state maintained a militia, composed of everyday citizens who served as part time soldiers which were well regulated. People feared the federal government would use its standing army to go…

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    the interpretation of the Second Amendment. The exact text of the Second Amendment reads “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Many gun control advocates interpret the phrase “keep and bear Arms” to mean that the Second Amendment was intended as a collective right, given to the states to allow them to raise militias to prevent tyrannical rule by the federal government. However, the…

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    right of individuals to possess a fire arms although the government retains the power to enact a broad range of firearms laws, including restrictions on possession by felons, or in places like school or government buildings. The “right to keep and bear arms” remains a puzzle to Americans and has become a strictly political matter. The second Amendment does protect us from us from potential danger in the society and it is still relevant today. There are two main issues related to gun issue that…

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    Shunnar Saleh Professor Laferty English 1010 2 November 2015 The Bear Came Over the Mountain There were many symbols in the bear came over the mountain. One of the symbols that I noticed is that they talk about how Fiona had to go into a nursing home. Grant and Fiona, the story's main characters, are an aging married couple. When Fiona develops dementia, she moves to the local nursing facility. The first time Grant goes to visit her, Fiona doesn't recognize him and she treats him as if he is a…

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    shells.” Should everyone be able to own this weapon? Although the second amendment is the right to bear arms, more in depth background tests on applying gun owners should be completed because guns are dangerous, and the owner should be mentally and physically capable to own a gun. Many people fight further background tests because in the Bill of Rights the second amendment is the right to bear arms. Since the fourteenth amendment applied the Bill of Rights to state and local governments,…

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    What being an American means to me is having that second amendment right to bear arms. Why does this amendment represent American to me? Because some other countries don't allow citizens to have guns or they have many gun regulations. I also like that we can carry guns on us with a CCW (concealed carry weapons) and you can do it legally. I am anticipating that the government will try to put more regulations on gun usage but they shouldn't. This is useful for defending your home So you don't…

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    mother, and a father. My brother’s name is Ethan, he is in 4th grade and goes to Martin Elementary. My mother, Tina is a stay at home mom, she quit her job to stay home and care for me. My dad, Jason is the son of a company owner, he works for Bear Stewart. Bear Stewart is a company that makes baking goods and batters for bakeries. My favorite quality that my parents possess is that they will always be there for me when I need them. Ethan’s quality I like the most on the other hand is his…

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