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In the world today there is police brutality, gang violence, and gun violence. People react to violence differently, some want to use guns as a way of protection while others hate guns and think that they are the problem with society. In the article “An Experiment in Empathy” by Lisa Miller the purpose of writing this article was to bring forth a very difficult topic, whether guns should be used or not. The people in the article talk about their personal experiences they have had with guns to…

Being able to use gun for self-defense or protection is a right which can 't be denied to U.S citizens; however guns are not the only weapons available to serve the same purpose. Since guns are made to kill, one should consider alternative measures of protection out of respect for life. The statement made by Hasselstrom’s in her paper, is somewhat valid, but comes off as a very one sided opinion if regards to “gender equality” claiming that barring arms makes men and women equal. There is a…

Throughout the first quarter, our class has read many essays that are examples of different rhetorical modes. Many of these essays were well written and thought provoking, but five of them stood out to me the most. “That Lean and Hungry Look”’was an essay that raised controversy in my mind on its effectiveness and its truthfulness. “Coming into Language” was an essay that’s language brought the story to life, and gave it deeper meaning. “No Rainbows, No Roses” was an essay that was emotionally…

Validity This argument is not valid if you interpret the thesis an meaning that owning a gun will never in any circumstances make you safer. He quotes a study saying that there was a case of a woman using a gun in self defense. He also says they are not more effective than other forms of self-defense, but that means they are still better than no self-defense, therefore able to make you safer. Because of this the absolute statement of owning a gun does not make you safer this argument can not be…

Recently, the topic of Governor Christie's pocket vetoes of the "smart gun" bills has caused much controversy. This is very controversial because on one hand, some people believe smart gun technology was a transparent ploy to force market acceptance of this dangerous and unproven technology. For instance, putting delicate electronics on a device designed to contain a small explosion. Consequently, they think Governor Christie's pocket vetoes of the smart gun bills make perfect sense. However, on…

The classroom door burst open, slamming against the door stopper with a loud bang. All the tiny third grade students turned in their chairs to see who was there. Some students shrieked in fear while others stared in open shock at the door. In the doorway stood a crude looking man who was brandishing a gleaming gun. He was screaming at them to get on the ground or else. He waved the gun around wildly for more effect. The scheme worked. Children whimpered in fright as they raised their hands above…

In the article “Get a Knife,Get a dog, but Get Rid of Guns” by Molly Ivins was written in 2005. She begins her point point of view on gun control at the beginning of her first paragraph when she says “I am not anti-gun”(384), but she seems like she wants to ban all guns. The author isn’t making herself clear if she is pro-gun or anti-gun. Ivins talks about a group called the militia, who are part of the military force, and says they are the only ones who should have the right to bear arms. I do…

In the article published January 6, 2016 in the American Thinker titled “Obamas Gun Control Lies”, Michael Filozof is attempting to demonstrate that Obama is violating the Fifth Amendment of the Bill of rights by trying to introduce new and stricter laws in regards to gun control. He attempts to show the “lies” behind Obamas proposal and compares him to that of other dictators in history. The first paragraph of the article Filozof makes use of name calling and euphemisms, which speak more to his…

“Lee Heng, who owns and operates a store in a Philadelphia neighborhood, told police he was awakened by the sounds of two men entering his home. He struggled with one, ultimately shooting and killing him.” (Chumley, The Washington Times, Monday April 1 2013) These are the words that come out of a man who proudly owns a gun, and has killed someone for the sake of entering their house. No one’s life is worth getting killed because of a mistake or even perhaps an incident like this. The negatives…

Pirate Weapons By: Adriana POW! Boom! Bang! The Guns were fired at the ship across the sea. The pirates joined together and fought off their enemies with the different varieties of weapons: guns, cannons, and knives. Pirates used different weapons because each type of weapon had varying effects on their targets. To begin with pirates used guns, such as muskets. They were best for long range shooting because of the long barrel in the front. Muskets weren’t that accurate compared to other guns.…