Gun politics

descriptively begins the ad with the line “If I hear ABC one more time I may have to take advantage of this country's ridiculous gun laws and buy myself an automatic weapon for a rampage.” The statement is very polarizing, given the current debate over gun laws, and some recent public rampages, like the one recently in a Colorado movie theater where a college student took a gun and murdered innocent people. The statement is descriptive in the sense that I had the image of a 30 something (if he…

early childhood through early adult life in school. Parents send their children to school knowing that their child’s safety is in tender care. The issue of guns being carried on campus is being discussed in all aspects of society, including politics, forums, teachers, and everyday talk. Should teachers and faculty be given the option to carry a gun at all times? Too many tragedies have occurred for faculty members and students to not be allowed what seems like such a necessity. Our Bill of…

a controversial topic in recent politics. Written into the constitution in 1776 by our founding fathers it states “a well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of Free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed upon.” Politicians argue over the meaning of this amendment, but the fathers wrote it clearly, and does not leave room for interpretation. The creators of the second amendment believed that citizens owning guns was, and still is the basis of…

20 children and 6 adults dead, their futures erased from the earth as though they had no significance by Adam Lanza, the perpetrator of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. In today's society, large scale massacres such as this example are uncommon, yet produce widespread impacts that precipitate heated discussion from many different types of individuals. Composed by Wayne LaPierre, the executive director of the National Rifle Association, on December 21, 2012, “NRA: full statement by…

The politics, plots, and twists are here once more but are more obvious and less intricate, and the film's duration is split among the plot and the action scenes, in contrast to the series, which focus more on the former. The only worthy additions to the story…

I believe that there have been a number of positive changes throughout the entirety of the law enforcement system in America’s history. In the start of the Political Era, the traditional police uniforms and the carrying of firearms that we see today, began. Not too long ago, the use of “line ups” to ID a criminal were used whereas nowadays DNA evident has become the most sought out form for identifying a suspect. Using recordings for evidence, whether it be telephone calls or videos, rather than…

crime also? Everyday owners of guns make choices to use their weapons in a responsible way or an irresponsible way. On one side of the argument is gun advocates and gun owners. On the other side are groups pushing for stricter gun laws. There are many pros and cons of each side, but no side is willing to give in to any of the others demands. Gun rights advocates do not want any change in the laws that are currently in place. Many of the laws in place protect gun owners and their rights to own…

Gun Control in the United States has been a huge issue lately. School shootings and gun violence all over the country adds fuel to the fire of those who want to restrict guns from citizens. In the words of George Washington “When firearms go, all goes - we need them every hour.” The right to have guns in our homes today is important. Strict gun control is not a necessity, however, guns in the hands of responsible owners is. The second amendment, no matter when it was written, protects that…

Is gun control ethical? “Today, 280 million firearms are in private hands of U.S citizens, 1/3 of American households reported having a gun at home” (Smith). They are allowed to do so because of the Second Amendment, which says “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed” (US). The government has been trying to limit this right due to acts of violence involving firearms, but many states have passed…

Guns: Are They Worth the Risk? Imagine a nation without the laws that regulate firearms such as fully automatic weapons. A place where felons and the mentally ill are capable of obtaining a firearm with ease. A nation where a parent sends their children to school hoping that they return safely. If gun legislation is kept in place, this grim image of the world will not exist. One might argue that gun control eliminates the basic rights granted by the Second Amendment; however, this is inaccurate…