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 are on. There is also lot of money at stake‚ as interest groups and lobbyists work hard to win supporters
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Gun-Control‚ controversial issues Speech I believe that the United States gun control laws are way too lax. Guns are available to almost any citizen above the age of 18‚ with minor or no background checks. “The United States is one of the greatest nations in the world. But compared to our peers‚ we’re one of the worst when it comes to gun violence. In America‚ you can be shot at an elementary school. You can be murdered at a church or movie theatre. You can even be executed on live TV — and yet
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Where Does the Answer Lie with Gun Control? Death‚ violence‚ individual rights‚ crime‚ and cause are many words that arise when researching the controversial topic of gun control. This issue revolves around the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution that states: “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.” (U.S. Constitution. Amend. II‚ Sec. 1.). Is there a black and white answer
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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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The controversy of guns and gun control has been around for decades‚ and people have been making laws on this topic since 1791. There are multiple positions you can take on this topic‚ and most of those positions have sufficient evidence and reasoning for why it’s good. With all the laws/restrictions on guns today‚ it’s clear guns must have some effect on our nation. The definition of gun control is "laws or policies that regulate the manufacture‚ sale‚ transfer‚ possession‚ modification‚ or use
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Guns are extremely powerful weapons. They can cause destruction‚ harm or even death. They can be used to defend and protect or threaten and kill. Any way you look at it‚ guns are powerful tools not only physically but socially. As college students it is important to stay abreast of the current events and issues circulating our country today‚ one of which is the controversial issue of gun control. It is extremely important to pay attention to where gun control laws are headed. The directions they
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Why are people so passionate about gun control? They seem to strongly agree with gun control. Gun control is not going to stop the criminal from buying guns. Gun control is going to making the shootings worse because the criminals will start robbing places to get guns. Gun control won’t stop crimes or shootings.‘’It is important for some to realize that infringing on the people’s right to bear arms will not deter or stop crimes.’’ ‘’Guns are only a tool used in killing people and assisting
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Title: Gun Control General purpose: To persuade Specific purpose: After listening to my speech‚ audience members will be aware of gun control and the steps to take to eliminate it. Thesis: An argument against Gun Control as long ago as 1789‚ the creators of the Constitution realized the importance of guns in American society. INTRODUCTION I. Attention-Getter: Guns don’t kill people‚ people kill people. II. Thesis statement III. Preview of main points BODY I. Gun control
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Why is gun control so important to humanity? Gun control is a major problem in the United States and in other countries. Gun control is both good and bad for the United States and other countries. Gun control is a law that is passed by the government over certain areas‚ and it limits the use of guns. Gun control laws are passed due to high crime rates in areas. They pass gun control laws in these areas with hopes of dropping the crime rate. Gun control laws are also passed in areas to prevent a
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united states gun control is a big thing for criminals and modern day folks like‚i’m gonna give you some evidence to show you why gun control laws are not necessary. People now days need guns to protect themselves from the awful environment. that gun control laws would "give too much power to the government over the people. People should not have to worry about the government overriding us. People die every day from natural causes more than gun killings. People should have the gun law in their state
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