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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No to Gun Control; Yes to the Second Amendment The second amendment of the constitution 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” (cornell.edu). The purpose of our founding fathers making this was to ensure the protection of the individual person. Banning semi-automatic weapons will have several negative effects on the well being of this country. The government cannot protect every
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Gun Control Philosophy 310 1/14/2016 Kelsey Reinholt Gun Control The view on this paper will be from a pro-gun stand point providing valid points of view from the individual’s right to own guns to protect themselves and how instilling strict gun laws actually do not lessen gun crimes as anti-gun advocates proclaim. The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution states‚ “A well-regulated militia‚ being necessary to the security of a Free State‚ the right of the people
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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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The Invention of the Gatling Gun The Gatling Gun was first introduced in the Civil War‚ at the Battle of Petersburg. This machine was exceptionally useful for the North‚ which benefited the Union‚ securing a winning victory. Unfortunately‚ the gun wasn’t used much‚ as it was established during the end of the war. The Gatling Gun was created and named after Richard J. Gatling (Richard). Born on September 12‚ of 1818‚ he grew up helping his father invent the cotton machine‚ which would pluck the
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fire. The men refer to themselves as “The Regulators.” The leader of the men is a man named William but better know as Billy the Kid. Add horses and guns to all this and you have a classic movie called Young Guns. The film Young Guns is entirely about the notion that retaliation is a must‚ even when one is against all odds‚ these brave men fight to avenge a friend’s death. Revenge is a powerful thing. Young Guns gives countless examples where the need to get even over powers any reasonable thought
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Claudia Peinado Professor Nelson RWS 100 26 November 2013 Gun Control INTRO: In Wayne LaPierre’s transcript of the “Newton Shooting”‚ and Sam Harris’ “Riddle of the Gun” both authors touch upon scenarios within our society and lead into their personal opinions on behalf of each situation. In response to the Newtown Shooting‚ where 26 children and staff were brutally murdered‚ NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre and American philosopher and author Sam Harris attempt to convince the public
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Why One Should Join the Military There are many benefits to being a member of the United States armed forces. While serving in the armed forces‚ one will be taught self-discipline and how to live independently. Also‚ the military offers many opportunities for advancement while guaranteeing a pay check every two weeks. Finally‚ the military offers money every year to service members and former service members to obtain higher education. Whether one chooses to make the armed forces a career or
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To the staff of the National Honor Society (NHS)‚ I am a candidate‚ whom you have invited to join your organization‚ writing to discuss my qualifications. As of right now‚ I am extremely honored by the fact that the only reason I was considered eligible to join you was because of my grade-point average‚ which is 3.57‚ but‚ I am also aware that the other requirements necessary for me to join NHS include a demonstration of positive traits of character‚ service‚ and leadership. Reading the necessary
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The Invention of the Gatling Gun In 1871‚ a new military technology was developed that would fundamentally change the way warfare was conducted‚ and which would lead to some of the most tremendous slaughters of human beings ever witnessed. This invention was the machine gun‚ and it changed warfare by making it possible for a handful of men to kill thousands in only minutes. Richard Jordan Gatling was‚ for most of his life‚ involved in the making of farm equipment. The son of a North
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