Gun Control Doesn't Work
Gun Control and the Second Amendment Since the creation of the second amendment there has been controversy over the amendment’s purpose and the severity of gun control laws. Recently in the United States, this issue has escalated to an entirely new level due to several violent shootings at schools and other public venues. In an attempt to prevent more violence, the government has proposed several gun restriction laws; however, these proposals will have a negative effect on the security of the United States. Since 1776, American citizens have possessed the right to privately own weapons because of the Second Amendment. Even before the official ratification of this amendment, the American people raised arms against tyranny and fought for their freedom in the American Revolution. During the mid-1700’s the British Parliament began to exploit the American colonies by passing unfair taxes such as the Stamp Act and Sugar Act causing indignant rebellions from the American people. The oppression from Britain induced a sense of national identity within the colonies and a desire for independence followed shortly there after. In order to win their independence, the American citizens gathered up their weapons, created a militia, and began fighting against British tyranny. After 8 years of fighting, the British surrendered and as a result, the United States of America became it’s own free nation.
After the United States won their freedom, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights were created by the government to protect the freedoms and unalienable rights of the American citizens. After experiencing a vicious war against a totalitarian government, the American government added the second amendment to the Bill of Rights to prevent similar situations from occurring. The newly created amendment states that “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”. In simpler terms,
After the United States won their freedom, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights were created by the government to protect the freedoms and unalienable rights of the American citizens. After experiencing a vicious war against a totalitarian government, the American government added the second amendment to the Bill of Rights to prevent similar situations from occurring. The newly created amendment states that “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”. In simpler terms,
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