to the controversial topic of gun control‚ the issue is a double sided stance in which one can take either side freely‚ although evidence backs up either way‚ and this debate has been occurring quite frequently. In Jacob Schuman’s argument he can be seen to inform the reader or the audience‚ knowledge of how if society has to continue to deal with the guns and the possibility of someone getting hurt we then have to realize that it’s not equal to both sides to limit gun control we either let everyone
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Do guns threaten society’s way of functioning and the people it harbors? Throughout America‚ there have been arguments and arguments following the question of whether or not we need gun control. Guns are viewed as items for self defence and protection. However‚ guns have posed for more accidents and felonies rather than saving lives. Having guns may seem imperative‚ but strict gun control is still necessary in the United States. Guns do not protect people like you may assume. Hundreds and thousands
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Odukoya 1 Oluwatobi Odukoya Professor Isiah Ayafor English 102-014 3/12/2013 Essay 3 Toulmin Model Essay In this advertisement‚ the reader must “read between the lines” to find the claim because it is not initially stated. The claim is that if anyone joins the military‚ they will acquire qualities that they cannot acquire outside of the military. The support would be given by Dr. Jay Grossman‚ a man who served in the military for a year‚ and serving there created a passion within him to
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Delphine Webster Mr. Jackson Marijuana vs Alcohol Marijuana is the most used illicit drug in the United States. You have been encouraged to believe that marijuana causes lung cancer and is a “gateway” to harder drugs. The truth is that marijuana is widely used in a manner quite similar to alcohol. Adults might consume it before enjoying a dinner party with friends. Friends might have a little before engaging in a spirited game of ultimate Frisbee. And spouses – yes‚ even some couples you know
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Resulting with 12 dead and 20 injured‚ April 20th‚ 1999‚ ultimately became the day of the worst high school shooting in U.S. history at Columbine High School‚ prompting a national debate on gun control and school safety. According to the article Columbine High School Shootings “In the aftermath of the shootings‚ many schools across America enacted “zero tolerance” rules regarding disruptive behavior and threats of violence from students (History.com).” In addition‚ there have been many more strategies
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controversial argument opposite to both viewpoints of gun control mentioned‚ is the negatives of guns and the need for gun control. In the article‚ “The Impact of Violence on Children‚” Joy Osofsky elaborates that gun violence in communities are extremely detrimental in communities especially on children. Osofsky‚ a professor of public health in Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center‚ uses masses of children psychology‚ scenarios and experiences to demonstrate the importance of gun control and
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Gun control or weapon control has been around for as long as recorded history‚ from the great empires of the past to the modern day societies of today. America is unique because this nation lets it’s citizen bear arms for their own protection from foreign or domestic invaders. The Second amendment states “ A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state‚ the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringed” (Jefferson). This right is one of the original amendments
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violence around the world‚ the issue of gun control reform has been widely debated across all political parties. The arguments against reform almost always boil down to citing the constitution’s second amendment; the right for citizens to keep and bear arms‚ whereas proponents of reform suggest the installment of new laws ranging anywhere to a simple mental screening before a person is given a license to complete withdrawal and ban on any form of assault weapons and guns‚ citing that it is far too easy for
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On the contrary‚ opponents of gun-control laws claim that it is useless to prevent violence by regulating guns. In fact‚ law-abiding citizens are already permitted to carry concealed weapons in forty states with gun crimes rate remaining the same (Wright). In my opinion‚ with guns thousands of citizens could save their lives. Just like Jessica‚ they gain courage because guns are available to them when emergencies occur. Also‚ in many campus shootings‚ professors and students could not defend themselves
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Toulmin Analysis Chad Doctor ENG215 Toulmin Analysis Two college freshmen were recently tasked with preparing an argumentative-type essay on video games violence and their influence on their younger audiences. The two easily accepted the assignment without hesitation; they bore deep-seated skepticism on the “nearly depleted positive influence” games have on kids today. They submitted their paper promptly and were stunned to learn of the essay’s failing grade. The students had invested so
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