Gun violence

established two very distinguishable sides when it comes to guns and gun rights. The first opinion is termed “pro-gun rights”, and the opposing deemed “pro-gun control”. These opinions are so strongly conflicting that there is rarely any middle ground. However, when we evaluate the issue further, guns are seen as a multifaceted issue and not quite as black-and-white. When compared to other countries, America shockingly has the highest rate of gun violence. Simply looking at the news shows the…

Today in the world of constant fears of public shootings, drug use, and gang violence the question has been raised on whether or not schools should be allowed to search student’s persons and lockers for thing like weapons, guns, and drugs. The bottom line is that schools should have the final say so in this because they are the ones who are in charge of the safety of all of their students. The main argument against the schools searching their students is that it’s a “gross violation” of the…

2013). Teachers may refuse to take the responsibility of carrying guns. This may result in teachers quitting their position which negatively impacts the students as well as the…

Virginia Tech and injured many other students and faculty members (Seung 1). One of the most well known shootings was on April 20th, 1999. The event was known as Columbine. 13 high school students were killed, and 20 were injured. It sparked a debate over guns and how people should handle them that has never ended (Columbine 1). It was a tragic event that never should have happened. These shootings seem to have no end in sight. People have debated many ways to put an end to it, but it seems that…

middle school. I'm sad to say I can describe in 2 words unorganized and chaotic. When I got outside I was pushed by some sixth graders that were playing tag. I saw some lower class-men holding up some signs, one that categorically stood out to me said: "guns don't die we do". The vice principal amassed us to the back of the courtyard and tried to quiet us down which he failed at. After a while, everyone stopped talking, the silence was broken by some obnoxious 7th grader who yelled “ Tengo…

Gets Better project is one of the many different promotional films that advocate for the prevention of violence in education. Specifically, the project promotes and strives for acceptance and equality in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered youth, not just in classrooms, but in all of society. Film is used to create awareness for many different societal issues however the advocacy for violence in schooling systems and its effect on individuals has been increasing in our 21st century. The…

The social problem that I have chosen to discuss is campus crime. After the recent shootings at Umpqua community college in Oregon, I thought it would be interesting to take a deeper look into violence on college campuses. The umbrella term “campus crime” refers to a variety of things such as alcohol crimes, theft, assault & rape, drug crimes, harassment, and shootings. It’s important to distinguish the different types of campus crime, as well as understand why the crimes are committed and how…

The film La Boca del Lobo demonstrates a strong image of excessive force in terms of subjective and objective violence and power being used against the community of the indigenous population and between soldiers. For example the gun is an object of power turn into the sound of a click that indicates your life or death. A relationship to this is the scene when Vitin suggests lieutenant Roca to prove to him he is a man that has balls a true macho. Vitin goal is to prove to the rest of the group…

I think they have a huge role in childhood problems. I think the increased violence and guns in the video games are leading to increased violence in schools and other public places. I don't think that guns are bad, I not going to dive into the gun ordeal but I do think that video games are causing increased violence. I was sitting at a junior high track meet and 4 boys were sitting behind me talking about the latest Call of Duty and Modern Warfare and what they will be life. I don't think we…

firearm with them while on university grounds, I find is necessary to express my concern. The thought of allowing guns to be accessible to the majority of faculty and students in a learning environment brings a lot of red flags to mind, and raises my distress that there should be…