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Mass shootings are just one of those things you don't remember hearing about much as a kid, but now seems inescapable, like people talking about Alexander Hamilton. In the past few years, mass shootings have become so common (over 300 in 2015) and so uniform in their execution, many folks simply stop wondering why they happen in the first place. But, one of the most common underlying causes that often gets overlooked is misogyny. A deeply ingrained hatred and fear of women has set off some of…

In the film Bowling for Columbine, they use poverty, the media, and extreme violence to illustrate the effects it has on the citizens of America, and what minors are doing to contribute to the violence, and why. One of topic they investigated extensively in this documentary was the media and how it compares to that of other countries, and how it could be influencing the huge number of gun deaths in America. Some Americans try to push the point that not many Canadians are colored, or that…

Hey all I know I'm a little late but if you'll allow me, I'd like to chime in for just a sec. First, I'd like to comment about the loophole. Bill Troxelll, I'm not sure exactly which state you live in but if you don't live in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon and Rhode Island then you can LEGALLY sell your privately owned firearm to another private citizen WITHOUT needing that person to pass a background check. Of course, it should be noted that if that person is a felon…

Gun control should not be in force because it only affects the people who follow the laws. If weapons were banned, that is, putting gun control into effect, the people who follow laws won’t be able to protect themselves from people who don’t abide by the laws. The main purpose of fire arms is self- protection. So if the government try to take our weapons away from us we can just throw the 2nd amendment at them and tell them that this is unconstitutional. We understand they are trying to cut down…

Prohibition The 1920’s was a time of optimism and hope. America had just helped win World War I and everyone was on cloud nine. When people think of the Roaring Twenties they think of flappers, extravagant parties, and cool cars. Behind all that, the 20’s had something weighing it down, Prohibition. When Congress passed the 18th Amendment it banned the manufacture, transportation, and sale of intoxicating liquors. At first this law was supposed to be the saving grace of America. With this law in…

One of the biggest issues going on in this country today has to do with Gun rights. One side of the argument says that we need less guns while another side argues that we need a lot more guns. The reason this debate has gotten so much attention is because last year alone the number of mass shootings in the United States where people were injured and/or killed was 330. In 2015 people feared for their lives 330 times because some psychopath decided to start firing off rounds at people who they…

The death rate could reduce if younger people such as students are informed of the danger and understand it is not something to take lightly. “Approximately 50% of unintentional fatal shootings were self-inflicted; and most unintentional firearm deaths were caused by friends or family members” (1). Informing the public about the dangers of guns is as crucial as informing the public of something like the dangers of drugs. It will not stop someone from purchasing a gun and killing innocent…

So far I have listed a number of things that gunpowder is used for. But the one thing that I have not listed is the use of gunpowder in law enforcement. The reason gunpowder is used in law enforcement is because they use handguns to protect the community, nation, and world that each and everyone of us live in. you are probably wondering, what does gunpowder have to do with law enforcement. Well do you remember what I said about cartridges? You may not believe it but gunpowder is also used in…

property when we can do it ourselves. It seems that criminals and shooters tend to attack soft targets, for example, elementary schools, churches, theaters, places where it’s unlikely for someone to fight back with a firearm. Allowing citizens to own weapons can prevent many crimes because criminals would think twice before committing a crime due to the possibility that someone may be nearby with a firearm ready to fight back. Many citizens also believe that gun laws will reduce the amount of…

shooting and are used to show off. In my opinion i don't think they should because they're used for more than just killing and murders and war. Nationally assault weapons were used in 1.4 percent of crimes involving firearms and 0.25 persent of all violent crime before the enactment of any national or state assault weapons ban. Assault rifles are inaccurate. They say assault rifles are military guns and and are used for war.In 2009, 49 police officers died…