...In James Q. Wilson’s New York Times article, “Just Take Away Their Guns,” Wilson sufficiently reasons how the elimination of illegal guns on the streets should be the central focus in determining the limits regarding American gun control regulations which are frequently debated in our modern world. While Wilson makes an effective argument, at times, he racially profiles which is a definite form of deceptive reasoning; in addition, many of Wilson’s arguments lack the elaboration he needs to avoid making hasty assertions. Wilson argues in his essay that not allowing people to buy guns will have no effect on the illegal use of guns, which in essence, is the sole reasoning for wanting to eliminate guns in the first place. He makes the claim that about two-hundred million American citizens own a gun. These guns, though, are not the ones that are generally used for unlawful acts, but rather those that are stolen, borrowed, or privately purchased. Wilson then makes the point that an increase in these control regulations would take a toll on none other than those law abiding citizens that own these guns more for self-defense purposes. Wilson first extends the argument that, “Our goal should be to reduce the number of people who carry guns unlawfully, especially in places- in streets, in taverns- where the mere presence of a gun can increase the hazards we all face.” By beginning his argument with a clear, concise thesis such as this, Wilson begins to setup an organized structure...
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...amendment reads in our constitution. Why should the government decide to take privilege that our forefathers granted us away? It will only cause more serious problems in the long run. Gun control in the United States would be a huge mistake and bad decision on the government's part and should not happen under any circumstance. There will be so many more complications to come if the law takes away our right to own our own guns. Let's just take a step back and look back into history, from 1920 to 1933, during the time of prohibition. The government thought that so many more problems would be resolved if they put a ban on the selling of alcohol. Just...
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...more than one occasion, the government has threatened to take away the second amendment, which is the right to bear a firearm. I am hoping that all of you can contribute to donating money to the National Association for Gun Rights. A website that was made to help stop gun control. The people who have made this website have been working really hard for many years to stop gun control so help support them and many others who are trying to stop gun control and help spread the news. I want everyone to keep their firearm. I want all of you to understand this situation and spread the news. This project will take a long time until we stop getting firearm ban threats. I am hoping that we can all raise money to stop and spread the news about firearm bans Most of us use guns for hunting and target practicing, which we enjoy doing. Most of us own a firearm or want to. We use firearms to put a meal on the...
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...Gun Rights Jordyn Rynbrandt 3rd Hour Not everyone is going to agree on gun rights. People either agree that it’s the guns fault others die when shot, or disagree, and say it’s the person's fault. These days we like to blame the guns not the psychotic people doing the crime. Makes sense though right? Why not let Obama take away the second amendment and ruin our freedoms? It just makes sense. Many people are on board so why not just join them? If someone breaks into your house and tries to hurt you and your family and you shoot them in self defense, it’s the guns fault he now has a bullet wound. Will the man get in trouble for shooting someone in self defense? Most likely, but why? I thought it was the guns fault… 1. Trying to Make it Illegal....
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...Some people say its not the persons fault, it's the guns. The school shootings and mass shootings that have been happening, people are not blaming the person but the gun or the mental issues the people have, that have been showing up in most of the recent mass shootings. Although people say guns should be banned completely to prevent the mass shootings, we shouldn't have to ban them we should just put more restrictions and laws that make it harder to get guns, that would prevent small crimes and mass murders and shootings while people can still self defend and hunt for game in america. Background and mental health checks in the gun buying process would help prevent small crimes with robberies because if the buyer has previous crimes on...
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...Imagine somebody breaks into your house with a gun and you can’t purchase one due to gun control laws being overly excessive. What are you going to do to protect yourself and your family? Are you going to try to escape or fight back? Are you going to hide? These are only a small amount of the questions you have to ask yourself before you support gun control. Gun control takes away from the rights of people like past felons and other people who have faced criminal charges but have been rehabilitated and taken from people who practice the sport of hunting.That is why we don't need as many gun control laws as we already do as it takes away the basic human right to defend yourself from tyrannical government and other threats. Gun control and gun...
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...Are Guns a Good Thing or a Bad Thing Melissa Cushman Vincennes University Jasper Campus English 102 Professor Mayfield 15 April 2013 Are Guns a Good Thing or Bad Thing? Have you ever wondered why the media never shows anything positive that happens due to guns? Guns have never gone off by themselves on purpose. There is always a living person pulling that trigger. The government keeps trying to take away our guns when the President himself has armed security guards for him and his family. People need to take a stand for what they believe in and fight for their rights! The government should perform more extensive background checks instead of just taking the guns away. Guns should not be outlawed because “guns do not kill people; people kill people”. There has been much debate in our country about gun control and whether or not it is necessary. The event that brought all of the debates to the surface was the Sandy Hook shooting that happened on December 14, 2012. Following this tragic event, the country gave political figures and the President of the United States a reason to push for more control on this issue. Some of the biggest problems facing the American people are confiscation, stricter laws, and 2nd Amendment rights (Madison, 2013). When rumors came out that the government wanted to confiscate all of the guns in the country people became outraged. The ones that do not own guns to begin with of course supported this rumor which ended up becoming...
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...out hunting since I was about eight years old. I found it to be a great sport and a great way to get food for your family. The second reason this Amendment is important is Americans should have the right to carry and hold guns in their homes....
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...No debate! People kill people, not guns. Many people think that guns should be illegal in the United States, but that would infringe on our second amendment. There are three major reasons why guns should not be illegal. First, millions of Americans use guns for recreational purposes like hunting and target shooting. Second, millions of Americans also use guns for personal protection through conceal and carry or just home protection. Third, is just like themy statement above: guns do not kill people, people kill people. This first topic I have a lot of knowledge in because I am a hunter. I have hunted since I was ten. I have hunted everything from a big buck to a little dove. There are also 200 million gun owners that hunt in America who would...
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...When most people think of guns they are scared or feel threatened. Some people find enjoyment in shooting a gun. Guns are used for many different reasons, good and bad. Some people find a relief in having a gun in the home for safety. However other people think it’s stupid to own a gun. People think banning guns will stop all the school shootings, others think having trained professionals or even training teachers to use guns will stop the shootings. With each issue, there are always going to be someone that wants gun control. Whatever side of the issue you are on people’s options will be drastically different. Most people would agree that something needs to be done, but no one ever has an answer to fix these problems. Hand guns are easy...
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...The government wants to take the citizen's ability to own and use guns. The people of America have used guns to protect the rights of the United States since the the beginning of the country. The citizen’s right to guns has always existed, there is no way around it. This argument has been going on for some time and is growing out of proportion. While the past shows how harmful guns can be to the human race the citizens of the United States should be allowed to harbor and use guns. It is a basic right that is stated in the United States’ own Constitution’s Amendments. We as a country have a right to bear arms, it says so in the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution. People are afraid because most of the crimes here contain gun usage, but the laws will not stop them. As said by Tim Donnelly: “Criminals don’t abide by laws, period, that’s why they’re criminals, they’re outside of the law.” United States government continues to make laws against guns even though it has not stopped crime, it might not...
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...Gun Control 41% of all households in the United States have at least one firearm (Barone 64). Gun Control has become a hotly debated issue with emotional opinions on both sides of the aisle. Many people oppose gun ownership because they feel it increases violence; however, gun ownership allows individuals to protect themselves and is a cherished right established by our Founding Fathers. People that are law abiding gun owners have their 2nd amendment right to bear arms. The government is trying to push gun control laws to take the guns away from the people who follow the laws, which in my opinion is very wrong and unfair. Guns increase protection while decreasing violence and are an essential part of recreational sports such as hunting and clay shooting. Guns are the reason for mass shootings being prevented, gun owners can stop things from escalating....
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...Gun control has been a series topic of debate in recent years. People should not be able to purchase firearms. There are many reasons why people should not be able to buy guns. One reason is guns are not safe, there have been far too many accidents involving people being killed by firearms. Criminals can purchase guns to commit a crime. Semi-atomic weapons and automatic weapons are for military purpose only, and not to be used by civilians. Children can gain access to a gun and harm someone or themselves. There also would be less mass and school shootings if the government would make ban the purchase of guns. There are people who believe that there should not be a gun control law. They believe that guns protect the rights and freedoms of...
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...Gun Control Debate By Mary Dyke, Lindsey Kjer, Stuart Moneymaker, Christina Marquez and Josh Marr BCOM/275 April 15, 2013 Gun Control Debate Gun control is a heated topic for debate right now in the United States. 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...
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...right to carry a gun is an opinion. Some Americans feel the need to be able to practice their rights and carry guns either on them or in their house for safety. To some being able to own a gun is more of a hobby but for most it is for security. With all the bad events going on in this country, we as Americans should ask ourselves; are guns more harmful or are they more helpful? Since the beginning of time, humans have always had weapons of some sort to protect themselves and their families and it should stay the same now of days. Taking gun rights away would put our country and the people in it in more danger than if we are to keep our rights. If gun rights are taken away, people with bad intentions will still find a way to either get guns and kill or find some kind of weapon and do it (Musgraves, 2012). Americans will be helpless in situations where a gun or weapon is being used. With nothing to defend ourselves, we take a chance on being killed. In other ways, not being able to have guns or weapons could put Americans in danger because some Americans will feel the need to make a riot and protest about this which can lead to mast destruction (Musgraves, 2012). Americans that are able to carry a gun or keep one with them or at their house is able to provide themselves and their family security that the government cannot. If someone decides to rob someone at their house, having a gun will help eliminate the robber to go forward. Being able to carry a gun when someone is...
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