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    change. What makes gun control so controversial? Well, many people have different views on the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which reads as “A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” Advocates for gun control believe this applies only to police and military, but will gun control actually help reduce crime. I chose to believe that stricter gun laws will not be of help, since…

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    Resilience In Life Of Pi

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    still rapidly thriving as he will rely on himself to survive. The ending of the exposition of “Story of Keesh,” Keesh endures, “Jeers and scornful laughter followed him out of the igloo, but his jaw was set and he went his way, looking neither to right nor left” (London 64). Keesh’s total of high aspiration is constant after villagers criticizing his opinion on meat being apportioned and him going to hunt for meat alone. He believes greatly that he will triumphantly hunt to…

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    news each day, they are witness to an increasing number of shootings in many different forms, which range from schools to live interviews. The right to bear arms is guaranteed by the second amendment in the Bill of Rights. However, there are some citizens who believe that if stricter laws are put into place regarding gun control, their second amendment rights will be violated. So, what is too far and what is not? That is one of the most important questions in today's society. Just as there are…

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    Gun Laws and Regulations Regulations and Gun rights for college campuses is something that has many people questioning the laws. The legislative passing a law allowing college employees and students to carry guns is not the greatest idea. All college students shouldn’t be allowed to carry hand guns. The law should remain as keeping concealed licenses then traversing into open-carry license. There’s a great debate on rather teachers should have the right to be armed which in my opinion could…

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    In the bill of rights, James Madison uses diction, syntax, and repetition to signify the libertization of every citizen in America by granting each individual, specific rights of their own. I. historical background The bill of rights was created approximately five years after the American revolution, which was the one and only revolution that granted the united states their freedom from Great Britain, in fact, it was such a long and concurring war, most were distraught with the length of the…

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    “Show me the man who does not want his gun registered, and I will show you a man who should not have a gun” (1533). From this defeat, the NRA supported a new bill called the Federal Firearms Act of 1938 (FFA). This bill requires licensed dealers to keep records of all firearm sales, and prohibits the shipment of guns in interstate commerce to any individual who is prohibited from owning a firearm, or to one that has been indicted or convicted of a…

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    Guns: Creating Violence In this day and age, there is absolutely no reason for the common man to own a firearm. We are in the 21st century folks, 200 years ago firearms were vital to the survival of humans as protection and a means of food, in some countries they are still needed but not in America. American citizens are far more civilized than they were 200 years ago, We don’t have drifting gun wranglers riding from town to town and we have these cool new things called Super Markets where we…

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    The first amendment states that the government cannot prohibit the free exercise of a religion, the freedom of speech or of the press, and the right for people to peaceably assemble. The first amendment is so important, because each citizen should have the right to say how they feel, to an extent, without being punished for it. Religion is different all over the country and nobody should be restricted because of their beliefs. There are some religions…

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    knowledgeable and having awareness of the rights and responsibilities you and others possessed as an American is a requirement to prevent government abusing its power. Being an American citizen offers many advantages that benefit your daily life. It is vital for the majority of American citizens to comprehend that when it comes to rights and responsibilities they are obligated to conduct their civic duties, know their rights, and know how the government operates to keep the country safe. Let's…

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    control would mean less guns in people’s possessions and a reduction in gun related accidents, but with an anticipated increase in burglary, theft, assault, and possibly not affect the criminals committing gun crimes. Not supporting gun control would keep burglary, theft, assault crimes on a low due to a criminals fearing others because they might be carrying a concealed gun along with the security and peace of mind owning a gun in your home; on the other hand, not having gun control to prevent…

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