blanket of loss and sorrow upon our nation can only be done with guns. Many people in the United States‚ believe that America needs to repeal the Second Amendment because the wrong people get their hands on deadly weapons causing unnecessary deaths to occur. Those who do not support gun control believe the solution is to allow everyone to have guns for self-defense. Consider though‚ how many brawls break out every day. If everyone has a gun‚ these fights might not end with just concussions and black
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Soda Ban Teenagers seem to crave sugary drinks‚ and the growing intake of sugar by young people has kept the Food Ministry on edge. The average daily consumption of sugar by teenagers was higher‚ at 69.6 grams (2.4 ounces)‚ than that of any other age group‚ according to the results of a survey released. Soft drinks were said to be the biggest contributor to that sugar intake. New York City had planned to implement their ban on large sugary drinks such as soda but the ban was rejected because restaurants
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Assault Weapons Ban (AWB) A November 2012 Congressional Research Service report found that‚ as of 2009‚ there were approximately 310 million firearms in the United States‚ 110 million being rifles. (Peters) So what exactly makes a rifle an assault rifle or assault gun magazine? An Assault Weapon is most commonly defined as a semi automatic firearm possessing certain cosmetic features. Most assault rifles such as an AR-15 fires a 5.56mm round. The bullet tends not to penetrate walls in close quarters
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Smoking Ban Introduction Nearly 20% of adults in the United States smoke‚ according to a 2008 report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than 77% of them smoke every day. Smoking had steadily declined among adults in recent years; though the trend has stalled between 2004 and 2006‚ according to the latest CDC report there was a 1% drop in smoking prevalence among U.S. adults in 2007. (Simon‚ 2009) The addictive effects of tobacco have been well documented. Tobacco
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would agree that something must be done‚ no one seems to have the answer at this point. Some gun control supporters believe that completely banning handguns is the best way to protect citizens. However‚ banning handguns fails to protect people because the laws are ineffective‚ banning handguns prevents people from an effective means of self-defense‚ and the laws do not solve the real problem‚ which is the gun owner. Simply banning handguns all together is ineffective‚ and that is the first
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Proposed Ban on “Assault Weapons” For my recent controversial legal topic I have selected the failed proposed ban on “assault weapons” that appeared before congress this past spring. This proposed legislation was one that worried me greatly because being a responsible gun owner myself I was worried that by putting another ban upon the ownership of “assault weapons” or semi-automatic rifles such as AR-15’s or Ak-47’s would restrict my current rights as well as not even addressing the real issue
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The smoking ban The smoking ban was introduced in Britain on July 1th 2007. When it came into effect it was prohib ited to smoke cigarettes in most of public places and workplaces in England like bars‚ pubs‚ cafés and in busses and trains. This law has brought a big debate. In this assignment I will investigate the debate and create a discussion with a part of my own opinions. 1. In text 1‚ Robin McKie claims how good it is for everyone that the smoking ban is getting intro duced. According
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Han Dynasty is known for its very rich culture and strong concept on family; Intellect‚ Political disputes and Great Inventions. This essay will touch each aspect of the Han Dynasty proving why this was one of China’s most powerful dynasties and how Ban Zhao‚ a great female scholar‚ shaped the lives of imperial women in her era‚ by helping them better understand their roles. This Dynasty was established when Liu Bang who was the Prince of Han at the time‚ conquered the Imperial Army of Qin in the
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Blanket ban on plastic carry bags unlikely January 22‚ 2011 9:58:21 PM M Madhusudan | New Delhi Despite a popular demand for it‚ and Delhi‚ Jammu & Kashmir‚ West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh having already set a precedent‚ India will not have a blanket ban on plastic carry bags. The Environment Ministry has instead proposed putting in place a stricter regulatory regime for plastic manufacturers. If the manufacture of ‘biodegradable’ plastic carry bags is planned to be made mandatory‚
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Ban On Assault Weapons & High Capacity Magazines By: Ashlee Holt What is a high capacity magazine exactly? It is any magazine for a semi-automatic weapon that can hold more than 10 bullets. Pennsylvania voters want stricter laws on guns‚ including background checks on all purchases and bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Democrats controlled both the House and Senate‚ and the nation’s crime rate was a major concern. The assault weapons ban was part of an extensive crime
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