Elementary School in Newtown‚ CT. It was one of the deadliest school shootings in US history. The shooting renewed debate on the issue of gun control. It sparked a conflict between the Executive and Legislative branches over how best to deal with the situation. Unfortunately‚ the gun debate tends to be a black or white issue – either you are “for guns” or “against guns”. There seems to be little middle ground. The media and politicians often play into the hype‚ making a big deal about which side people
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States own about 270 million guns‚ according to a 2007 report by the Switzerland-based Small Arms Survey. That’s almost the population of Indonesia‚ the world’s fourth most-populated country.” Many violent shooting accidents have been occurring in the United States partially as a result of the proliferation of guns. Restrictions on gun ownership can reduce the number of deaths associated with guns and crime rates. In addition‚ it solves many “socio-economic” issues caused by gun violence. One reason that
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Problems with Gun Control "If the second amendment does not mean what it says‚ what about the first?"‚ this was the question asked by author‚ and National Rifle Association member‚ Bill Clede. In his article "Gun Control‚ Press Control"‚ he warns journalists about the hidden dangers associated with gun control. When dealing with the interpretation of the Constitution‚ there is two views one can take. The Constitution can be viewed as a "living document" or in its "original " understanding.
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Ethics on Gun Control Crime is not a new issue for America nor is the connection it has to guns. What is equally not new for Americans is the debate over gun control and the rights that are possibly going to be stripped away form them. Guns have been considered the cause of many deaths even though a human with decision-making ability was ultimately the one who made the decision to kill. With the deaths of recent victims involving a variety of guns‚ this argument has been revived and is continuing
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Were you aware that in the recent year of 2010‚ over thirty-one thousand Americans died because of guns? This would be equal to more than eighty-five deaths each day‚ three deaths per hour. What is the leading death in the major state of Wyoming you may ask? This would be guns. Have you ever believed that guns have gone too out of control in the US because of the lack of background checks? Gun control laws must be more powerful in the United States. This is because these laws play an extraordinary
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Should people be allowed to have guns in their possession? People should not be able to have guns‚ it affects everyone’s lives. The issue of gun control and violence‚ in Canada and the United States‚ will simply not go away. Gun control has been a never-ending debate. It is becasuse of the fast increase in crime‚ the fight for the right to own a hand gun. The introduction of legislation for gun control in order to reduce the crime in the United States is to not be sold anymore. 90
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(Research Essay) Gun Control A definition of gun control has different meanings to different people. A general statement is it is designed to restrict or limit the possession‚ production‚ importation‚ shipment‚ sale‚ and/or use of firearms (Wikipedia). There are many options including Assault rifle bans‚ large magazine clips ban‚ and criminal background checks. To a liberal who fears lifeless objects as being evil‚ it means walking on the bill of rights to assuage their fears‚ and avoiding or
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The Ethics of Gun Control The phrase "Gun Control" means different things to different people. One bumper sticker states that "Gun Control means hitting your target." However one defines gun control‚ the mere mention of it brings controversy. Opposing sides have for years fought over the laws that govern firearms. For the purposes of this paper "Gun Control" is defined as policies enacted by the government that limit the legal rights of gun owners to own‚ carry‚ or use firearms‚ with the intent of
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Gun Control Speech By Sam Casey Could we cure the mass gun killings in America by distributing a free‚ and very effective chill pill? Or is it just the insane people holding guns? The issues with the American Politics and gun control is that A- They don’t consider just putting guns in the hands of the right people‚ while taking them out of the hands of the crazy or simply insane. B- They don’t consider the already high homicide rate in America compared to other countries that do have guns. C-
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Rachel Bohnenberger Professor Bartholomew JLC 103-001 31 March 2014 Gun Control Debate Paper Summary of Readings In chapter three‚ restrictions‚ possible effects of the restrictions‚ and laws in favor of gun control are examined. The two most common approaches to restricting gun control are a discretionary licensing and a non-discretionary system. Under the discretionary‚ or “may issue‚” licensing‚ people who wish to own a gun must show a legitimate need. On the other hand‚ under the non-discretionary
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