...something to do with President Obama’s proposed gun control policy or a new shooting that has taken place. Obama’s released his new plan January 2013 for stronger and stricter laws for Americans being able to own guns. It is hard to ignore this topic with the recent shootings taking place, all with people who should not have had access to guns. The question we must ask ourselves is taking our right to bear arms or significantly disable our right to bear arms the correct action to take? Are we going to punish the Americans who obey gun laws or the criminals who will do whatever it takes no matter what laws are in place? It’s no fact that other countries with less gun control have lower crime rates with guns than Americans do. Most importantly we as Americans have the right to protect our self’s. We as Americans have the right to bear arms according to the second amendment, I believe taking that away unconstitutional; this amendment goes back to December 15th 1791 along with the rest of our bill of rights. These amendments are taught to our children on a daily basis across America. The second amendment is to allow Americans the right to possess a firearm and use this law for protection in our homes. Who are the ones completing the massacres, are the guns doing the killings or are the people behind the guns doing the killings? Obama’s newly released control ban will stop assault weapons from being made, limit magazines to only 10 rounds and require a background check when buying a...
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...Abstract Universities and College campus are a hot topic because every year they attract and house hundreds of thousands of not always quite mature teens and young adults. The perception is that the Campus Carry Law will not be very effective and could quite possibly back fire on innocent faculty and student body members, victimizing anyone who may come in contact with one of these radically violent individuals intent on harming people. (2015) Arrigo Bruce and Acheson Austin Contemporary Justice Review, Concealed carry bans and the America college Campus. Statistically numbers are down when looking back over the past couple decades. Since 1990 there have been 143 school shooting related instances and over 450 deaths and injuries. (2006) Norton Elia and Jennifer Ansier, USA Today, Behind the Bloodshed. The very fact any person could possibly be murdered or injured by another person at any moment in America has always been known and terrifies the majority of citizens. Like many Americans I have to ask, what we can do as a Nation, one unit, to better insure the public safety of every individual. To understand this problem we must go to the root. The American System and its five sets of institutions which ultimately control American way of life. The five institutions are legal, political, economic, educational and sociocultural. All of which too often combine to leave our efforts short of progression. Introduction The issue with gun laws and the legal system have to do with the...
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...|Gun Control in America | |Is it Necessary Today? | | | | | |11/26/2012 | |A middle-of-the-road, real world perspective about gun control in the United States. Are the stricter laws actually doing what they| |were setup to do? Can criminals still get their hands on weapons, despite all the legislation over the years. | Is gun control necessary in today’s society? A very hot-topic issue in our country for sure - one that has two highly, emotionally debated sides. Gun control, is a set of laws imposed by the Federal Government restricting the ability of an individual to purchase fire-arms. The government attempts such action by imposing certain road-blocks in the hopes of postponing or eliminating the sale to a would-be, or convicted criminal. Enforcing background checks, waiting periods or the complete ban of certain types of fire-arms are some of the...
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...free state, the right of people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” Our Founding Fathers believed that governments are prone to use soldiers to oppress the people. History had suggested that this risk could be controlled by permitting the government to raise armies (consisting of full-time paid troops) only when needed to fight foreign enemies. “We established however some, although not all its (self-government) important principles. The constitutions of most of our states assert, that all power is inherent in the people; that they exercise it by themselves, in all cases to which they think themselves competent; (as in electing their functionaries executive and legislative, and deciding by a jury of themselves, in all judiciary cases in which any fact is involved,) or may they act by representatives, freely and equally chosen that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed” (Jefferson). Gun control has been a highly controversial issue for decades. A vast majority of Americans believe that if gun control is strictly enforced it would quickly reduce the threat of crime. Many innocent people feel they have the right to bear arms for protection, or even just the pleasure of recreational sports, such as hunting. Americans have a constitutional right to own hand guns. Although, stricter laws and licensing may not affectively abolish crime, it will help to make it more challenging for anyone to purchase fire arms. Currently the federal law states the following:...
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...The 2nd Amendment of the Constitution addresses the United States militia and the right to bear arms. For many years now, there has been a debate on the true interpretation of the amendment. Many believe it is interpreted as the individual's right to bear arms. These people think that having stronger gun control laws is unconstitutional and violates their 2nd Amendment rights. This is untrue, the 2nd Amendment refers to the state’s militia having the right to bear arms, not the right of any individual. In one year, 2,624 children die from acts of gun violence. 1,591 children are murdered, 853 children commit suicide, and 123 are killed unintentionally (Brady Campaign). But all of these tragedies could have been prevented. The 2nd Amendment states that, “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” (Constitution Center). But in recent years, this amendment has yet to be accurately interpreted. Many believe the 2nd Amendment is speaking only of the right to bear arms and the levels of gun control. Advocates of gun control...
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...Introduction: The second amendment states the right for a citizen to bear arms. Some people called this a protection act. But where the debate lies is “are citizens taken advantage of this right?” With recent increase in crimes rates, most citizens’ question the right to bear arms. According to a recent report done by political reporter Peter Hamby, “eighty two percent of crimes are gun related”. (CNN 2013) This relates heavily to the Second Amendment, which Americans feel like upholding the United States Constitution is the most important topic. There is a law that states “The Federal Constitution cannot be altered or changed in any way”. However, due to the recent increase in gun related crimes a change in the gun policy needs to take place both federally and locally. Now, the question is to tighten fire arm laws or ease up on the fire arm laws. This briefing will examine the second amendment, review past court cases relating to gun relating crimes, and examine the state of Pennsylvania current gun policy. The goal of the second amendment and what was the outcome of the second amendment. What needs to be done to uphold the democratic status of what standards of the United States of America is supposed to be. Also, the impact of social media and why it is a huge factor in gun relating crimes and most importantly the second amendment, the biggest question is what the federal government needs to do in terms of social media and what restrictions need to be put in place. ...
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...Many people are pro-gun control while others are against it. One fact is: “The Second Amendment only restricts the federal and state governments from imposing gun control that would completely deprive citizens of the right to defend their homes and their right to take part in defending their liberties as members of a national militia” (Charles, 2013). There is always some level of gun control. It can rise of course, but they cannot be taken away to their entirety. There are many pros to debate as well as cons. As gun control is discussed, we will come across ethical, moral, and legal issues. The Pros of Gun Control Do we not have enough gun violence occurring in today’s society that we feel the need to grant Americans permission to bear arms? Regulation of guns is a necessary action that needs to be taken in order to save lives. Gun control is an effort to stop the rise in violent crime by strengthening laws on the ownership of firearms. “According to studies, 54 percent of Americans say stricter laws would reduce the number of deaths caused by mass shootings.” Terrorism, schools shootings and other modern circumstances cannot be prevented all together; however stricter gun laws will limit the access to firearms and decrease the rate of deaths. Many Americans own firearms as a means of protection for their homes; however a crime victim who has a gun may be in more danger than an unarmed person, since the criminal may kill in perceived self-defense. A crime can quickly escalate...
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... Cons of Gun Outlaw in the United States I hate guns. Should an argument be made over a hate statement or should the right to bear arms hold to be as valuable as gold. The introduction of gun control laws can be an effective way to make the streets of America safe again but on the other hand this can also make law-abiding citizens become vulnerable for those whom have illegal possession of fire arms. Firearms, for the most part, are big business in the United States. Manufacturing firearms and ammunition have helped drive the economy for decades. The threat of banning some firearms has created the price of the AR15 assault riffle to sky rocket; so even the thought of not having a gun is big business. Fire arm sells increase with a bad economy because people feel they need protection from people becoming desperate (Thurman,R., 2009). Gun control is a sensitive subject in any country, in any neighborhood, or any civilized establishment. In America alone, about 80 million people representing half of the U.S. homes, own more than 223 million guns. And politically, 60% of Democrats and 30% of Republicans favor stronger gun owner laws (White, 2013). Gun rights are granted by the Second Amendment, which reads: “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.” The majority of political viewpoints agree that the Second Amendment guarantees the right of the government to maintain...
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...that “ Assault Weapons are not more dangerous than handguns” (“Should the U.S Adopt”). Handguns fire bullets just like Assault Weapons do, If you keep pulling the trigger on a handgun than the bullets will fly out rapidly. If you pull the trigger on an Assault weapon than the bullets will fly out rapidly, All guns are the same. What is an Assault weapon? An Assault weapon is a weapon that fires out bullets rapidly if you keep pulling the trigger. They have semi-Automatic assault weapons, Fully automatic Assault weapons, and burst fire Assault weapons. President Barack Obama stated in a news conference “ The reporting is my routine, My response here at this podium ends up being a routine every time”(“Should the U.S adopt”) Every Time there is a shooting, No matter if it is a murder or a Massacre Barack Obama gets called to the podium. Barack obama believes that this is a routine because people think it is mostly assault weapons but it is not, it is usually handguns. Barack Obama again states “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, The right of the people to keep and bear arms should not be infringed”(“Should the U.S adopt”) You shall not take away anyone's freedom, We live in free country we shall not get a part of our freedom taken away from us as. As a citizen of the united states i believe they should not ban Assault weapons they...
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...Laws in America Michael Turner Fayetteville State University English 120 Dr. Vicki F. Millspaugh-McKenzie 3/12/13 I feel that as an American we all are entitled to the “Right To Bear Arms” based on the Second Amendment. This is something that was giving to us by our forefathers, and shouldn’t be taking away. However, I do believe we need to set some parameters on guns are placed in people’s hands. Therefore I believe there should be tighter gun control laws in place. We do have the rights to bear arms but I do believe it should be monitor and restricted to some degree. This will help in decreasing the number of homicide and other gun related accidents. Gun control is a serious issue that most believe is saying take guns away from citizens; do not allow them to protect themselves. This is not what gun control is about. Gun control is “law controlling gun ownership: legal measures to license, control, or restrict the ownership of firearms by members of the public” (Encarta World Dictionary) This is why gun control is a topic people try to stay away from, because they don’t actually know what gun control really is and how it works. Gun control is so important because of the fact that it can tell who can control guns and who can’t. It enables us to know what can stop guns from going in the hands of convicted felonies and killers. This can be adjusted though because guns still make their way into felonies hands, and allow them to commit more crimes and use fire arms...
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...period of Afghan-Russian wars. She reviewed carefully the history of Pakistan, its political backgrounds, conflicts and contradictions between different forces and the cultural diversity in Pakistan and Afghanistan. When she landed in Pakistan, she was wondered that Pakistan does not look a poor country. Its roads are full of new Japanese cars, houses are equipped with all kind of luxurious machines and people are wearing expensive suits and ladies are armed with gold and diamond jewelry. She exposes a lot about business communities of Sindh which are worried about the law and order situation in Karachi. She also put light on the economy of Pakistan which was booming up during Afghan-Russian War due to dollar flow by United States of America. According to her, Benazir and Nawaz Sharif are the main political players. She indicates the invisible hands of corruption which are adding steels mills, sugar mills, foundries, textile mills and billions of dollars in Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif accounts. First, President Zia-ul-Haq backed up Sharif families to bring them in political battle field to face his opponent forces. When Benazir came in to power, she mismanaged the government and his husband, Zardari was involved in corruption and got fame of Mr. 10 percent. They opened corruption cases against each other while being in power. In this book, we also read very informative stuff regarding the tribal areas where law and order situation is a lot better than New York though...
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...North American Civilization Paper North American Cultures The first people to inhabit America were nomadic hunters from Siberia. The nomadic hunters from Siberia crossed over the Bering strait during the glacial period. The Bering strait froze over during the glacial period making a path of ice to cross from Siberia into Alaska. During this time Siberia was covered in ice and the hunters were trying to escape the ice by migrating into Alaska which at this time was a grassy plain. Over the span of 25,000 years the nomadic hunters settled throughout North America and moved into Central and South America making settlements there as well. These nomadic hunters are the descendents of the Native Americans. The lives of the nomadic hunters were not easy. They depended on the land and resources around them to survive. Typically they traveled in groups or tribes and were spread across the Americas. The men dominated most of the tribes. Women had more influence in the tribes that relied more on agriculture. The men of the tribes traveled in order to hunt, fish and gather food and other resources for their tribes. Some of the tribes would come together in the winter so that the men could go out on groups hunts in hopes of being more successful in bringing back food and resources. The women typically worked the fields, cooked and cared for the young children of the tribe. The nomadic hunters found most everything they needed to survive from the land and animals. When they killed...
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...“Hiroshima” is a New Yorker article that was published in 1946. John Hersey is the author of this article, and he talks about the six Hiroshima residents who survive the atomic bomb. The six survivors tell the interviewer what they were doing before the atomic bomb hit Hiroshima. Each survivor talks about the effect that the atomic bomb had in their town. The survivors were expecting an attack from the Americans, but they never thought there would be many deaths from this attack. As soon as the atomic bomb hit, the air became dust. One of the survivors was Dr. Fujii, he and his friend question why the victims had terrible burns on their face and arms. There were only two fires according to Dr. Fujii, so the victims couldn’t get burn from...
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...Fallacies of the Assault Weapons Ban Abstract Violent crime is a growing problem in our country. Politicians are always looking for new laws to impose on their people in order to combat the problem. Unfortunately, some of these laws are written by individuals who do not possess a thorough knowledge of the topic they are attempting to regulate. One example of these laws is the Federal Assault Weapons Ban that was in place from 1994-2004. This law made it illegal to produce or purchase a firearm that had certain cosmetic features which had no effect of the lethality of the firearm when used as a weapon. The politicians had essentially banned firearms that they deemed looked scary. Now there is a push for a renewed Federal Assault Weapons Ban. It is imperative the people know that this infringement on our Second Amendment rights is constructed around banning firearms based on how they look instead of how effective they are as weapons. Fallacies of the Assault Weapons Ban There are many political issues in the world that incite strong emotional reactions from people from all walks of life. These issues can turn the tide of a political campaign because of the emotions involved with them. Quite often, the most emotion inspiring issues are related to individual rights and public safety. A major issue that is constantly debated by opposing interest groups is gun control. This is a topic that creates a firestorm of debate between people all over the country. On one side...
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...Huff 1/24/2016 Prof. Behler O'leary, Sara. "We Have No Right to Bear Arms." HuffPost Politics. Huffington Post. Web. Second Amendment In modern day the bill of rights and more specifically the second amendment of the federal constitution allows individuals to own and posses fire arms. While this is an inherent right of citizens provided by the constitution and gives individuals a sense of a personal security, the market for firearms has a dark side as well. The multi billion-dollar firearm market, while creating a great source of revenue for the nation’s economy the firearm industry has some negative aspects for the nation as well. The large number of guns being bought and sold throughout the country leads to a number of those guns falling into the wrong hands. With this being said the right to bear arms leads to the problem that has been a hot topic in the American criminal justice system, gun violence. The constitution states “We the People, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” “We the People” meaning all citizens of the United States are affected equally by what is stated in the constitution. The preamble even states providing for the common defense meaning our nations defense not our individual defense. If the...
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