Essays on Second Amendment

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INTRODUCTION The United States has currently been struggling with a great deal of political warfare, social unrest and public protest from the inside and from terrorism, global criticism and immigration battles from the outside. There are so many issues that the subjects of debate seem endless. One of the most controversial and often debated issues today is gun control. There is no doubt that it is incredibly dangerous when offenders are armed when they commit crimes like burglary or in a car-jacking; more so when these offenders have every premeditated intent to kill. At the same time, not everyone ...

There are different perspectives regarding gun control, and diverse contexts that either encourage or criticize the possession and use of guns. As the 21st century societies are becoming more violent, partially due to internet media that allows global spread of aggressive behavior that imply gun usage, people around the world are becoming increasingly influenced to carry guns for self – protection. On the other hand, carrying guns also encourage gun violence among civilians, threatening the social and individual security. There is a complex and controversial discussion around gun control, in terms of legislation, the context of carrying and using a ...

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution which deals with the legal right of American citizens 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”. The general consensus regarding the interpretation of the amendment is that it grants the legal right to any citizen of the country to own and carry weapons. However, given the broad scope of the amendment, it is difficult to determine the limits of what the law allows and disallows. What is clear however ...

The United States constitution comprises of the Bill of Rights which contains rights and personal freedoms that are guaranteed to all its citizens regardless of colour, gender, One of the founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton opposed the Bill of Rights because he believed that it would be potentially dangerous. There are certain rights and freedoms which provide citizens with too much power in their hands and this has led to negative or dangerous outcomes. The second amendment of the United States Constitution is the right to bear arms. This amendment allows Americans to obtain the licences to possess and carry ...

The debate over gun control in the United States has been on center state following a spate of shootings in recent years. Accordingly, the gun politics have dominated American politics in the recent past and the debate has been determined by the actions of two groups of activists: the gun rights and the gun control activists. These groups differ on the legal interpretations regarding firearms and the possible effects of gun control on crime as well as public safety. Research shows that many households within the United States own firearms. Since the 1990s, there have been concerns regarding the ...

With the recent surge in mass shootings in the both the United States and overseas locations such as Paris, Munich, and Istanbul, and the fact this is an election year, the debate over gun control seems to have resurfaced. There does not seem to be any middle ground when it comes to gun control. Americans either strongly support the second Amendment right to bear arms, or they want guns banned. There are many viable reasons for banning firearms in the United States. Some of the strongest reasons for gun control are the disrespect for authority; they encourage gang warfare, ...

Speech Preparation 4: Persuasive Speech Writing and Research

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Source 3: The Guardian Newspaper Article

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Some of the supporting materials that I will use in my speech include statistics, newspaper reports and reports. According to Weisser, the most important question that needs to be asked now about gun control given the political dimension it has taken is how we can actually reduce gun violence via new laws and regulations without necessarily upsetting Second ...

Introduction

Gun control legislation is a very controversial topic and one that has taken a lot of attention in both academic and public policy circles here in the United States for the past 20 or 30 years. One of the most powerful tools which people have discovered to dealing with the issue of controlling who should or shouldn’t have access to guns is through the creation of background checks. The purpose of background checks in a general sense is to allow for gun sellers and overseeing authorities to make sure that they are selling weapons to only those individuals ...

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Law on Gun Possession on Campus

The Opponents’ Arguments Some students strongly believe that they are safer when they have guns than when relying on campus security personnel to protect them. They believe it is their inherent right as private citizens to possess guns as enshrined in the second amendment. According to this amendment, the state law classifies students as private citizens and as such can possess a gun for their own security. Furthermore, the state law is superior to postsecondary institutions that enjoy autonomy from the state in making rules and regulations that ensure student safety and health. Most campus regulations outlaw gun ...

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One common element surrounding mass shootings undertaken by people suffering from mental illness have been widely featured in the news media. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect that these types of reports have on support for gun control policies in the general public. Given the widespread influence that the mass media has on a wide variety of public policy topics, there is adequate reason to formulate this hypothesis. The researchers will perform a survey after reading a news story about a mass shooting carried out by a person who suffers from a serious mental illness. ...

Mass Shootings: How we can deter potential mass shooters in the US? List some major mass shootings in the US and identify some major similarities and major differences among them. Mass shootings have become an issue in the United States. There are ways mass shootings can be deterred. One way is strict gun regulations. By making it hard for people to possess firearms, it makes mass shootings less likely. Also strict screenings and regulations can be put in place so people with mental health issues are not able to purchase a firearm. Also another more extreme example of a ...

Introduction

The 2nd amendment is one of the most important parts of the American Constitution, which gives an individual right to bear arms. “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” (U.S. Const. amend. II) has raised many public debates about the controversy of the topic with trying to limit and even ban the right of the firearms from citizens. The 2nd amendment added to the Constitution on the December 15, 1791 has been questioned and seen different interpretations. The American ...

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The presentation about Gun Control is especially relevant because it is one of the most controversial and highly charged issues in the United States. Also, it has become a Presidential election issue. SLIDE 2: Hillary Clinton for the Democrats is pro-gun control. Donald Trump for Republicans is anti-gun control. Democrat versus Republican Democrats in general are supportive of gun control policies and laws. Democrats are part of the lobby against carry-concealed weapons permits issued with few requirements to people who take guns into public locations and schools. Republicans are part of the pro-gun party and are against laws that ...

Gun ownership in the U.S. faced several controversies because some people were from the idea on the implementation of the gun control laws while the others opposed the idea. The proposed second amendment of the gun control is based on both the advantages and the disadvantages, but it is possible to identify some truth in it. Therefore, an individual’ understanding depended on their interpretation and the facts well known to them. One of the cons was that the gun control laws did not deter crime, but gun ownership deterred (Lott, 2013). The Liberals believe that they can solve this ...

The gun control debate has been raging in the open parlance for quite sometimes, at least everybody in America feels the need to be safe, and the only controversy is how to be safe; by allowing more guns to civilians or by withdrawing or limiting the number of guns held by civilians? The Second Amendment to the American Constitution, which came into force in 15th December 1791, has provisions protecting civilians’ rights of keeping and bearing firearms (Klukowski 195). However, debates on gun controls have majorly questioned the role of the government in ensuring that it provides security services ...

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There is abundant evidence that the United States government should take action on problems such as the number of handguns and automatic weapons in circulation around the country. It is important that gun owners register their weapons in order to control the problem of gun-related killings and violence. The United States has repeatedly and steadily reduced the funds for public agencies that manage gun control and that monitor gun-related laws. American policies, politicians, and pro-gun supporters approach the situation from such opposite perspectives that all discussions about gun control legislation seem to devolve into hysterical rhetoric. Many countries around ...

The debate on gun control has remained a controversial issue since the introduction and ultimate promulgation of the Gun Control Act of 1968 by the Federal Government of USA. The rift between those who oppose gun control and those who advocate for is ever-widening. A critical dissection of the discourse indicates that a certain faction of the populace feels that ownership of firearms is a positive that ought to be protected at all costs. However, another cadre feels that only law enforcement agents and competent members of the public should be allowed to own guns and that more stringent ...

The use of guns has been a controversial issue for many decades. The argument of gun violence and gun protraction has been an important discussion regarding political parties. “The Constitutional Second Amendment states that people have the right bear arms” . This means that people of society have the right to own a gun and protect themselves. Even though the Constitution states bearing arms is legal, there are many groups that do not think this is a good idea. The crime that occurs in our country results in a lot of gun issues involved in these crimes. People who should ...

Public debate on the Control of Firearms have lighted up after such horrific incidents as mass killing in the "Columbine" school in 1999 (15 victims), the mass skirmish at the school "Red Lake" in 2005 (ten victims) or the massacre at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 2007 (33 victims). The defenders of gun control immediately called for tighter restrictions or a complete ban on weapons, while supporters are beginning to cite the Second Amendment to the US Constitution, or to claim that the weapons will be given only through their corpse. It goes without saying that this dispute should be ...

Gun control has always been a conscientious and hotly debated topic in the United States of America. Either side of the debate are the gun control and the firearm rights activists, each giving their own interpretation of the law and asking the government to intervene in the matter. The right to bear arms is a constitutionally granted freedom to the citizens of the country and can be found in the second amendment to the constitution. The government is also responsible for the safety of the citizens and prevent them against crime. The cause for the debate stems from the ...

One of the most controversial Amendments to the United States Constitution in the modern era is surely the Second Amendment. Given that the United States has one of the longest standing constitutions that has been in continuous effect, it is no surprise that some of the language and principles as applied in those Amendments from the original document, would change in nature in the modern era. This has been what has been so difficult when debating these older Amendments is trying to decipher what exactly the founding father’s intent was in relating these issues to modern problems versus ...

(1). As set forth in the Constitution and through judicial interpretation of the Constitution, the Supreme Court plays a number of important and necessary political and legal roles. First, it is one of the three branches of the federal government. Accordingly, as provide for in the Constitution, it is an essential part of the system of checks and balances that guarantees that no one branch is able to become too powerful. In this role, the Supreme Court may check the power of the Congress or the president through the determination of whether their actions abide by the Constitution. A ...

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As a lobbyist for the National Rifle Association of America [NRA], it is my position to defend gun rights in America. The NRA is a non-profit that teaches and promotes gun safety and advocates for American gun rights. The audiences the NRA aims to address are Washington and voters. The NRA uses multiple channels to communicate. The organization publishes multiple magazines and is considered the most influential lobbying group in US politics. The NRA encourages its audience to encourage safe gun use in order to protect the second amendment right (Caffrey). The technological advancement in question is the ‘smart’ ...

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1. What questions should her SPHR friend ask Betty Smith? In the beginning, the SPHR friend will ask Betty to calm down and ask her the problems that are faced by the organization. The SPHR friend will ask Betty to explain the situations that are described by the CEO. The SPHR friend will then ask Betty about her knowledge of the Second Amendment Law and what she knows about workplace violence. It is important for an HR executive to understand the problems faced by the organization regards to its workplace and understand the concerned issues of workplace violence. Along ...