Gun Control Guns kill; not people. Many would argue the opposite and say that it is down to the individual to control himself or herself. The facts state the obvious and I will prove to you that gun control can save lives. Since the tragic school shooting in Newton Connecticut‚ gun control has taken center stage around the country and with our politicians. Here are some facts from the FBI Crime Reports; of the 452 people murdered in Illinois in 2011 83% were killed with guns... the highest percentage
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Some people are for new gun control laws‚ but I am one of the many that are against them. Now‚ it is impossible to pick up a newspaper or watch the evening news without being bombarded with the details of another mass shooting‚ or another child that was killed while playing with a gun. Unfortunately‚ there are many people who take the easy way out when it comes to a solution to this problem‚ they choose gun control. There are many facts that support my position in which I will explain. First of
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Quite a few Americans believe gun control will protect their families from violence. These over protective people are sadly mistaken. Statistics prove that gun control does not reduce the number of violent crimes. Gun control does‚ however‚ go against the principles on which America was made. Guns are not responsible for the violent crimes that are pounding America. In fact‚ guns are used in few crimes. Most violent crimes are committed with knives or other objects. To fix this growing problem‚
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Persuasive essay Gun Control Guns are a part of America’s way of life. Today many citizens are under the impression that firearms are the root of all that is evil. Who would be the person that would save a lady that was being raped? Probably someone who owns a firearm and its use is not intended for evil. The gun control debate needs to disappear. The right to bare firearms‚ that’s the second amendment of the U.S constitution. Some believe that the banning of guns would only make things worse
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Gun Control America in the past 10 years has experienced tragedy after tragedy. Most tragedies due to war‚ finances‚ and gun violence. After the more recent massacres‚ America must do something soon and effective. Strengthening gun security across the U.S. has been a debatable topic‚ which many are for as well as against. Some believe it isn’t the right time to discuss gun control after tragic events have occurred‚ emotions are so high. In response to that‚ when then? When should America find
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SWK 237-Introduction to Social work Professor Rubin Gun Control Gun control is a term that describes the use of law to limit people’s access to handguns‚ shotguns‚ rifles‚ and other firearms‚ through passing statutes that require‚ for example‚ gun purchasers to undergo background checks for criminal records‚ for guns to be registered‚ or a number of other methods. In the United States‚ gun control is a hotly contested political issue that can make or break the careers
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Gun control In my opinion gun control should be enforced more‚ mostly in the United States because that’s where you and I live‚ not only here but also all around the world. Every day or every month or every year for the majority of our life there will be an incident involving guns. Whether is an accident or a terrorist attack or a school shooting there will and always be something involving guns. For this specific cause is that I’m taking the time to inform you of guns not only for your benefit
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Gun Control Persecution of lawful gun owners is the new civil rights battle‚ many Americans claim. As civilization has progressed‚ the weapons that coincide with this event have changed and increased in power as well as effectiveness. These guns do not occur only in war‚ as they have been used as a tool to hunt for food‚ and a means of protection for many households. There are many sides to this controversial topic as to how and if these weapons should or can be controlled. In these divisive political
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Gun Control If gun control is altered‚ then we will have less criminals roaming the streets. Access to firearms makes murder easy‚ efficient‚ and nonpersonal‚ which increases the chance a crime will be committed. Josh Sugarmann‚ the Executive Director of the Violence Policy Center has once said‚ "We recoil in horror and search for explanations‚ but we never face up to the obvious preventive measure: a ban on the easy killing machines that makes murder and robbery so easy.” Allowing uncertified
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Paula Colon Mr. Riggle Writer’s Work shop Qtr 3 5 March 2013 Gun violence is a serious issue in the United States‚ it is rated to be the highest form of crime. Vermont and New Hampshire are recorded to be the safest places to be. As for California would have to be the worst place to be around. This state has an annual of 1‚257 deaths per year. (aggregated- pulling from one resource and another and making it my own) Over the years‚ President Obama has been impacted by several tragedies that
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