The Controversy: The Role Of Gun Violence In The United States

Gun violence in the United States has exponentially grown into a highly pressing issue in political and social discourse in today’s society. More and more cases of teenagers, young adults, and psychopathic criminals engaging in gun violence have arisen in recent years. Years ago, gun violence was typically associated with the inner city, but recently the plague has reached college campuses, malls, movie theaters, high schools, and even grade schools. The government, schools, peace organizations, and common people are banding together to find ways to deal with the matter adequately. Unfortunately, the solution is not obvious. There are varying viewpoints on the issue across the political and social spectrum, which creates controversy and dispute on what should be done. One thing is known, however; something needs to change.
On one hand, some people believe that the wording “the right of people to keep and bear arms” creates the constitutional right for individuals to possess firearms. On the other hand, some believe that the use of “a well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state” only inhibits Congress from enacting legislation that limits a state’s right to self-defense. Clearly, the Second Amendment does grant citizens the right to bear arms, but many people have began to question this due to the increasing gun violence in the