For too long‚ many have created ever-changing interpretations to the Second Amendment. Unfortunately‚ these interpretations have been presented and accepted by an uninformed society. As this debate rages on‚ the facts and the Founding Fathers have all the answers. One such interpretation: The collective rights interpretation of the Second Amendment. Collective rights advocates believe that the Second Amendment only grants the right to bear arms within a militia. In their eyes‚ the right
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inventions to the public. One of these deadly inventions offered to the public are select firearms. Ever since its creation in America’s Declaration of Independence over 200 years ago‚ the right to own a gun has been questioned if is should exist. The second amendment gives the people the privilege of owning firearms. This has gotten many people arguing that this amendment is responsible for a majority of crime and that America would be better off without it. They argue that if guns were limited to
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Downside to Gun Control Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could no longer protect your family‚ yourself‚ and help in being part of the militia? Well that’s the direction some of our politicians are trying to go towards. I am talking about the negative results that imposing harsh gun control laws and regulations would bring if the government passes gun control laws. I am going to talk about three reasons why. First‚ crime rates would go up. Second‚ it is in the second amendment where
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The second amendment of the US constitution stipules: “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 the District of Columbia v. Heller‚ 554 U.S. 570 (2008) decision‚ the US Supreme Court explains that the second amendment provides with two separate rights: the right to have a functioning fire arm at home for self-defense and the other right that is not clearly defined. After multiple shootings
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surrounding gun control and active shooting in Southern California. As a college student at Cal State Fullerton University‚ there have been several controversial proposals about whether guns should be allowed in various college/high school campuses in California. These controversial proposals include the following: faculty members and students in California school campuses are required to conceal firearms at all time in case a school shooter is present. I believe that through our Second Amendment Right
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Interest in Gun Safety According to Google Dictionary‚ an interest group is “a group of people that seeks to influence public policy on the basis of a particular common interest or concern”. For decades‚ politicians and common citizens alike have immersed themselves in the controversial debate of gun control laws. Although there are extremists on both ends of the debate‚ the common desire for Americans regarding gun control is to reach a safe and effective middle ground utilizing regulations
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It is a fact that guns are one of the easiest weapons to be used for killing. However‚ there is a solution that won’t take the rights from citizens and still keep more lives safe. Gun control is a serious issue. It has a large impact on life and death related consequences. Guns should not be banned‚ but they should still have increased regulations. Gun control has been a complicated and controversial issue for a long time. According to ProCon.org‚ “A Nov. 2013 study found that‚ between 1980
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Gun Control Essay The issue of gun control continues to remain a controversy. A large number of citizens believe that if gun acts are strictly enforced‚ that violence and the threat of crime will reduce within neighborhoods. On the other hand‚ a large amount of society feels that they deserve to bear arms‚ whether used for hunting‚ or as self-defense tools. If guns become strictly enforced than those whom like hunting are penalized for wanting to take part in a sport. Everyone should have the
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problem can easily be linked to the availability of guns. “The debate over whether guns are a hallowed tradition and a right guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution or whether they are a fearful danger contributing to crime and violence." ("gun control") Due to the outbreak of violence in our society‚ some people feel that repealing the Second Amendment would solve the problem. These people feel that repealing the Second Amendment would solve the problem. These people feel that there
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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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