Gun politics in the United States

Gun control is one of many contemporary social problems that has created a lot of controversy and disagreement between a variety of groups in the United States. Underlying this issue as well as others is the Conflict Theory, one of the few traditions highlighted by Randall Collins in his book, Four Sociological Traditions. Conflict occurs when individual beliefs oppose one another, and if these disagreements reach a tipping point, one side can become alienated, prompting a demand for change in order to overcome the alienation. This sentiment resonates true with Karl Marx, as Collins states that in Marx’s time, “contradiction existed in the material system… which would eventually bring about the system’s downfall and the ushering of a new stage” (1994:52). In the present day, gun control is highly debated and is a controversial topic that relates to the Conflict Theory due to the constant disagreements between people. More gun problems have risen due to the…

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 against its will on the states, the authors of the second amendment intended to protect the states militias’ right to bear arms. Some will claim the amendment protects the general public. Among industrial nations, the United States is the leader in per-capita gun…

Gun control is one of many contemporary social problems that has created a lot of controversy and disagreement between a variety of groups in the United States. Underlying this issue as well as others is the Conflict Theory, one of the few traditions highlighted by Randall Collins in his book, Four Sociological Traditions. Disagreements can arise from individual beliefs that end up opposing one another, and once these conflicts reach their tipping point, one side become alienated, and change…

Most people that talked about him said good things about Paddock. The article also focused on where Paddock obtained the guns. The majority of the guns he bought came from Arizona but some from Nevada. The article then focused…

The argument being analyzed in this paper is titled, “Want Gun Control? Learn from the N.R.A.” written by Hahrie Hanoct. I will be doing a reconstruction of this argument based on the following premises. Premise 1: Many people involved in the Anti-abortion group and NRA (National Rifle Association) do not believe in the movement but joined for reasons often personal that are not tied to the movement Premise 2: People involved in certain movements or groups such as the NRA or Anti-abortion are…

adopted, having been ratified by three-fourths of the states. The second amendment is known for a well-regulated militia being necessary to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Since 2015, there are 45 states that allow open carry for firearms. Also, in 15 states require a permit or license to open carry, while eight more have other restrictions on how, when or where guns are allowed. There are two reasons why there should be fewer guns around and restrictions on purchases: to minimize…

world with strict gun control would be. In the United States right now there are many political disputes about gun control. Gun control laws are laws that regulate the making, selling, and possession of Firearms both for recreation or self defense. One of the biggests arguments of gun control is whether gun control is against the constitution of the United States or not. Many people find themselves asking “Gun control yes or no?” The USA should not enforce any gun control laws because gun…

Classic Argument Paper – Gun Control vs. Pro 2nd Amendment Argument ENGL 123 Jesse H. Dixon Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide It’s should come as no surprise that the gun control argument in America is fiery and emotional, with logic and civility most often being pushed aside by frustration, fear and anger. Most arguments over gun control come full of fallacies, and emotional appeal rather than true factual data. Neither side is happy with current gun laws. Gun…

Should American citizens own guns As a free country, American Constitution gives citizens the right to own guns. However, with more and more shooting accident happening, many people doubt whether the government should ban the use of guns. From my point of view, the American Constitution should be changed and the right to bear arms should be strictly limited. The most important problem of gun is about safety. The crime rate of America has been rising because of gun and more and more people died…

Introduction The Republican and Democratic Parties are the two main political parties of the United States. These two parties have very different views, so much that they are almost the opposite of eachother. The two parties agree on very few things, such as sending aid to foreign countries, but they have different views on who they believe the aid should go to. If America is divided by Republicans and Democrats, could we ever come together as a nation and become truly “United” or will…