...tighten gun ownership laws? April 16, 2007, Virginia Tech campus, 32 people shot and killed. Oct. 16, 1991, Columbine High School 13 people shot and killed. These are just some of the many traumatic events across America involving both guns and death. The USA has always respected the thought of ‘everyone has a right to bear arms’, although some people think it’s a good idea to take that right and exploit it. Resulting in shootings like these. This has been a major issue over the last 15 years or so but even back in 1789 when a group of 39 men known as the founding fathers included this right in the US constitution, people have been finding ways to take that right and tear it apart because the law has never been up to scratch....
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...I chose to look at an article relating to gun crimes and the cause and affect they have on gun ownership. The article takes several things into consideration such as gun types like rifle, shotgun, or handgun, and also whether the owning of a gun increases the related crime. The writer also looked at several different crimes including murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, and vehicle thefts (Southwick Jr., L. (1997). By looking at the different crimes and the guns used to commit these crimes the researcher was abe to gather a positive or negative relationship between gun ownership and the time the crime was committed. Another article which I looked at examines the events of guns used in intimate relationship assaults....
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...Gun ownership should be tightly controlled; I say this because gun ownership is getting out of control in today’s society. So many young people are going through training so they can have a gun and go hunting. What some people don't understand is that guns should not be in the hands of someone younger than 19 years old. Gun ownership should be tightly controlled. Guns have killed so many people, why can’t we protect the children of this century from guns? I believe every gun sold should have safety gun training and also include extensive background checks. This might make America a safer place and save thousands of lives within a short time. There are too many young people handling guns and killing themselves. The Second Amendment of the United...
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...if they can’t get to the gun quickly it’s not worth having. Many store their guns loaded and chambered on/in their nightstand, under the mattress, or on a shelf in the closet. It’s loaded in my nightstand – Male Gun Owners no kids, N I sleep with it by my bedside, it’s loaded and chambered. Without that, you’re sleeping with a paperweight by your bed – Male Gun Owners no kids, N When I’m home, It’s on my dresser or by my bed and it’s loaded. When I am out, I carry it – Male Gun Owners no kids, N My safety is my own finger on the trigger – Male Gun Owners no kids, N The only people who come to my house are gun owners and they know how to treat a gun, so I don’t worry about storage – Male Gun Owners no kids, D...
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...Gun Ownership and Murder Rates Lindsey Schreiner University of Phoenix Introduction to College Algebra MT/219 Laura Carbajal April 14, 2013 Gun Ownership and Murder Rates In this world there are many problems. Violence and danger surrounds us even in the places we consider the most safe and sacred. From events such as what occurred in Aurora, Colorado to the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut people all over are questioning how safe we really are. Sometimes in the realm of over reaction, people look at the tool as the culprit of the events, here is a look at how the tool appears to be used in the rest of the world. The above chart notes the gun ownership percentage per 100,000 people as compared to the murder rate percentage per 100,000 people. The relation between these numbers can be represented by the formula y=.0919x2+0.3676x, which is would be considered an approximate representation of the above graph. While it’s not exact, the overall point is the number of guns owned by a population does not necessarily affect the murder rate in a society. Slovenia, for example, has a gun ownership rate of 5% per 100,000 people and a .001% murder rate per 100,000 people. Many would think that with a higher rate of ownership, the rate would be higher; however the rate does not appear to rise with the number of guns owned. On this list, Moldova has the highest rate of murder (.008% per 100,000 people), where-as it also has the one of the lowest gun ownership totals at 1% per...
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...22/4/2016 Data Project Relationship Between Gun Ownership And Ethnicity Groups.html Data Project: Relationship Between Gun Ownership And Ethnicity Groups Introduction: The purpose of this project is to investigate if there is a relationship between gun ownership in the households of US citizens aged 18 or older and ethnicity groups. A clearer way to state the research question is “are people belonging to particular ethnicity groups more likely to own a gun in their households?” Widespread gun ownership is the subject of many debates on crime rate in the US. In that respect this study could also provide useful insights into indentifying whether people belonging to a particular ethnicity group feel they are not sufficiently protected by police force. Data: The study uses American National Elections Study (ANES) data for the year 2012. ANES is a survey of voters in the United States, conducted before and after every presidential election. For the year 2012 the data were collected in 2 different modes (Internet mode and Face-to-face mode), using 2 separate samples. The global sample is composed of 5914 cases (2.054 face-to-face mode and 3.860 Internet mode). The observations are US citizens aged 18 or older. For the Internet mode, all study participants were members of the Knowledge Panel, a panel of regular survey participants administered by GfK (formerly Knowledge Networks). Panelists were recruited using two probability sampling methods: address-based...
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...from the wrongful acts of others. The person who sustains injury or suffers pecuniary damage as the result of tortious conduct is known as the plaintiff, and the person who is responsible for inflicting the injury and incurs liability for the damage is known as the defendant or tortfeasor. Trespass to Land –Definition In modern law the word trespass is used most commonly to describe the intentional and wrongful invasion of another's real property. An action for trespass can be maintained by the owner or anyone else who has a lawful right to occupy the real property, such as the owner of an apartment building, a tenant, or a member of the tenant's family. The action can be maintained against anyone who interferes with the right of ownership or possession, whether the invasion is by a person or by something that a person has set in motion. For example, a hunter who enters fields where hunting is forbidden is a trespasser, and so is a company that throws rocks onto neighboring land when it is blasting. Every unlawful entry onto another's property is trespass, even if no harm is done to the property. A person who has a right to come onto the land may become a trespasser by committing wrongful acts after entry. For example, a mail carrier has a privilege to walk up the sidewalk at a private home but is not entitled to go through the front door. A person who enters property with permission but stays after he has been told to leave also commits a trespass. Moreover, an intruder...
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...Farah English 3 Part 2: Why gun ownership should be held more strictly: I, Omar Farah, certify that I have personally completed this assignment based on my own personal efforts. I understand if I use outside sources, I must properly give my source(s) credit using the APA format and my paper should not include more than 20% of direct quotes from other sources. I understand if I do not provide proper credit to outside sources, I will be documented for plagiarism and be required to resubmit a new assignment. I will not divulge the content of this assignment or any of my work, generally or specifically, to any current or future James Madison High School students. 1/4/2015 I chose the topic “Why gun ownership should be held more strictly” because most of our daily news flashes say at least someone was shot and killed or shot and injured. I don’t like this; it is senseless and very sad. We are losing people every day, because someone is using their gun recklessly or leaving it where someone else has access or easily found. I don’t get why people kill people it is just inhumane and against our morals. Guns have very high danger to our country as well as other countries. That is why I pick or chose to write about this topic for my persuasive essay because that is what I see in guns and want people to see it too. I have one question to my reader; do you think guns should be under a stricter law? Honestly, I believe that we should have more stringent gun laws that tell people; that...
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...everyone that he is independent and responsible. In this story, everyone sees Dave as a child whom is immature and irresponsible. For instance, Dave has to ask his mom for his money so he can purchase the gun that he wants. Dave’s mom keeps every cent that he earns on his own from working in Mr. Hawkins fields. Also Dave feels that the other men in the fields does not show him the respect that he wants. In “The Man Who Was Almost a Man,” Richard Wright uses symbolism to show the innate desire for freedom within human beings. In the story, the first symbolic reference is the gun. The concept of Dave owning a gun becomes his way out of childhood and into adulthood. Dave believes that the gun will suddenly make him become powerful and manly. He knew that “if he were holding his gun in his hand, nobody could run over him; they would have to respect him.” In this story, Wright uses three stages of gun...
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...A Fool and his Gun The story "The Man Who Was Almost a Man” by Richard Wright provides insight into the main character, Dave Saunders, by providing a stream of consciousness perspective. Still a boy, Dave’s desire to be respected as an adult is undermined by his immature actions. Frustrated by how he is treated by other people, Dave becomes fixated on the idea that if he had a gun, “then they couldn’t talk to him as though he were a little boy” (899 Wright). He impulsively heads to the store to get a catalog so he can look at guns. When the store owner mentions he has an old gun to sell at a low price, Dave hurries home scheming to “git some money from Ma n buy me a gun” (900) with no consideration of the danger and liability that accompany the responsibility of gun ownership. While his mother won’t allow him to have a gun, she agrees to give him money so he can buy the gun for his father. Dave promises he will return and give her the gun, but the temptation of it is overwhelming once he has it in his possession. He breaks his promise, takes steps to elude his mother, and takes the gun to work. Once alone, he foolishly fires the gun with his eyes shut, shooting Jenny, Mr. Hawkins mule. When he realizes he has shot Jenny, instead of taking responsibility for his actions, he buries the gun and concocts a false story. Only when he is confronted by his parents does he admit that he shot her, explaining that he was just testing the gun, as if it justified his actions. ...
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...Ofolue v. Erica Bossert [2008] EWCA Civ 7; discuss the extent to which the provisions of the European Conventions on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998, have impacted the doctrine of adverse possession in England & Wales. I will discuss the cases and the impact which the HRA 1998 and the ECHR have had on the decision making process within the courts with regards to the doctrine of, “adverse possession”, in the UK. Rationale of Adverse Possession in England and Wales. The rationale of adverse possession in England and Wales is that; i. There must be a demarcation in reality on the recognition of claims of ownership of property title. ii. As land is finite and therefore a precious commodity then it should be used to its full potential. The common-law doctrine of adverse possession, gave rise to the ease of appropriation of land ownership by squatters/trespassers. In J.A Pye v Graham, Pye were dispossessed of their title to land via a HOL/Supreme court decision, Pye v Graham [2002] UKHL 30, based upon the legislation within LR Act 1925 and Limitations Act 1980. In particular section 75 of LR Act 1925 transferred the title of land to the factual possessor, (Graham) . In J.A. Pye (Oxford) Ltd v. The United Kingdom (Application No. 44302/02) 30 August 2007, Pye didn’t seek the recovery of the lost land but sought compensation from the UK government for lack of procedural protection which subsequently led to the loss of their property. Mummery LJ stated...
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...and more homes are being foreclosed. Most people would probably not want to risk the time, money, and energy, trying to start a business in our depleting economy. I am currently in the beginning phases of planning my own business. Starting a business is nerve-racking no matter what the economy status. Although I do fear failure, I am looking forward and still plan on actually opening my business in August. The main reason I decided to start my own business, even in this economy, is that I refuse to work for someone for the rest of my life, I have too many ideas not to act on them, and that I truly believe that I can become successful. There are many factors that myself and business owners have to consider when it comes to business ownership. Are they going to go into business with someone else? Will they have investors? Or, will they decide to do everything themselves? When you go into business with a partner, you must consider profit percentages, and liability. If something happens and a lawsuit is in the midst, in a partnership, who will pay? Will it be 50/50? When it comes to investors, they always want some sort of compensation or percentage. When becoming a sole proprietor, there are completely different types of risks. Being the only owner of a business, you have to come up with the funds yourself, all liability is on you, and there is no one to turn to when something may go sour. I plan on going into business for myself, but do plan on recruiting a seamstress to...
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...Not many people consider investing their hard-earned money in Bangladesh real estate but it is something worth considering. Not only are properties in Bangladesh very good value for money when converted from the local currency, but there are a number of homes in all shapes and sizes available. If you prefer to start from scratch, you will find that construction is affordable too. Real estate in Bangladesh is not everyone’s cup of tea, but it can be a real adventure for those who are willing to give it a try. There are usually a fair number of properties that are available for purchase on the Internet and even more in the local newspapers. Most foreigners can purchase a fairly large, luxuriant home without scraping their pockets clean. This is one of the main advantages of purchasing real estate in Bangladesh – it is really affordable! Before deciding whether or not to purchase such a property, you will likely need to ask yourself what it will be used for. Will you rent it out at relatively low rates and use the proceeds to enjoy the odd vacation in Bangladesh? Or will you use it simply as a holiday home – a place where you can get away from the stresses related to modern living? Yet another option is that of purchasing a property that you intend to make your home at some stage. It would be very difficult for a realtor to sell a foreigner on the idea of purchasing real estate in Bangladesh. It is really a choice you need to make for yourself. Why not consider this option when...
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...retail book value This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 10/1/13 at 1:21:51 PM (EDT). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car. Price Calculator™ Adjust the value of this 2008 Volvo S40 2.4I based on the information available in this report 1) Retail Book Value 2) CARFAX Price Adjustment™ 3) Adjusted Retail Value Begin by entering the retail book value $ 0 - $70 Below retail book value Enter retail book value here Ownership History The number of owners is estimated Year purchased Type of owner Estimated length of ownership Owned in the following states/provinces Owner 1 2007 Commercial 2 yrs. 9 mo. Texas Owner 2 2010 Personal 1 yr. 11 mo. Texas Owner 3 2012 Personal 1 year Texas Owned in the following states/provinces Estimated miles driven per year Last reported odometer reading 23,597/yr 65,247 7,650/yr 83,534 --86,944 Title History CARFAX guarantees the information in this section Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits Owner 1 Guaranteed No Problem Guaranteed No Problem Owner 2 Guaranteed No Problem Guaranteed No Problem Owner 3 Guaranteed No Problem Guaranteed No Problem GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems...
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...depriving the ordinary citizen of his right to peaceful enjoyment of his property and granting to the squatter an undeserved benefit. The potential abuse of this right is that which motivated the change of legislation in the UK. However the position of the Irish courts is to look more closely at the rights, and analyze their effect within a rural Irish setting. It appears that within this setting, adverse possession does in fact, indirectly benefit the community in which the squatter resides. Nevertheless, it is accepted that rights of adverse possession are open to abuse. In attempting to discourage potential abuse, the law provides that a squatter must be in uninterrupted possession of private property for a minimum of twelve years before ownership rights can be claimed. The law also recognises all acts of interruption by or on behalf of the owner, no matter how slight, as sufficient in order to restart the twelve year clock running again as against the squatter. For example, acts of painting doors, fences, entering with a key and gardening. In this regard, only property which has been absolutely abandoned for twelve years can be claimed adversely. The question may be asked, is this sufficient? By contrast to the UK, Ireland considers that it is. Irish courts maintain that a balance must be struck between the protection of the owner's rights and the rationales in favour of the squatter's rights. The first rationale refers to the maintainence of value in property. Property left...
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