Gun Control
Gun Control
Group Project
“Guns in America”
Gun Control Group Project
Opinions
In the United States of America, we as citizens have the right to bear arms, provided to us by the second amendment to the U.S. constitution, and are part of the United States Bill of Rights. Most American’s still believe that it is our right to bear arms, while a growing number of Americans believe that there should be better gun control regarding this matter. A rising trend has begun on Capitol Hill and all around the United States, which is to rally for better gun control. Although many tragedies have occurred due to improper gun control, many more have been obviated due to the courage of lawful gun carriers. Do we, as a prosperous nation, give up our rights, or do we uphold our rights for the better good of our country as a whole? Millions of Americans now are changing their ways, and now are advocating for stricter gun control laws. Dara Sicherman was never an activist. Until recently, her days were fully occupied taking care of her kids, dog, cat, house and husband. But after the school shooting on Dec.14, 2012 in Newtown, Conn. that left 20 children dead and a nation grieving, she knew she had to do something. (1. New York Times, 2013)
Stories like Dara’s are pouring out of everywhere in the United States of America. At the same time there are other groups of people that believe if responsible people are armed, and then we can better protect ourselves from such tragedies as these from happening. In South Dakota, it became the first state to allow school employees to carry firearms on the job. This new law can make it so that shooting tragedies, such as the one in Newton, Connecticut, could be prevented by law-abiding citizens. Most citizens of the United States of America agree that there should be stricter gun control laws and stricter background checks for those with mental illnesses. There are also an increasing number of people that believe in banning
Group Project
“Guns in America”
Gun Control Group Project
Opinions
In the United States of America, we as citizens have the right to bear arms, provided to us by the second amendment to the U.S. constitution, and are part of the United States Bill of Rights. Most American’s still believe that it is our right to bear arms, while a growing number of Americans believe that there should be better gun control regarding this matter. A rising trend has begun on Capitol Hill and all around the United States, which is to rally for better gun control. Although many tragedies have occurred due to improper gun control, many more have been obviated due to the courage of lawful gun carriers. Do we, as a prosperous nation, give up our rights, or do we uphold our rights for the better good of our country as a whole? Millions of Americans now are changing their ways, and now are advocating for stricter gun control laws. Dara Sicherman was never an activist. Until recently, her days were fully occupied taking care of her kids, dog, cat, house and husband. But after the school shooting on Dec.14, 2012 in Newtown, Conn. that left 20 children dead and a nation grieving, she knew she had to do something. (1. New York Times, 2013)
Stories like Dara’s are pouring out of everywhere in the United States of America. At the same time there are other groups of people that believe if responsible people are armed, and then we can better protect ourselves from such tragedies as these from happening. In South Dakota, it became the first state to allow school employees to carry firearms on the job. This new law can make it so that shooting tragedies, such as the one in Newton, Connecticut, could be prevented by law-abiding citizens. Most citizens of the United States of America agree that there should be stricter gun control laws and stricter background checks for those with mental illnesses. There are also an increasing number of people that believe in banning
Cited: 1. Dara Sicherman. Peter Moskowitz. “Local Moms Help Lead National Gun Control Movement.” New York Times. New York Times, March 2013. Web. 13 March 2013. 2. Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Peter Applebome and Marc Santora. “Biden Aids Governor in Push for New Gun Laws in Connecticut.” New York Times. New York Times, February 2013. Web. 21 February 2013. 3. ATF 's Brady Law web site