Garian Cook
Persuasive Speech
Ms. Keipinger
Com 101
Topic: Why we need the Second Amendment
Audience: A group of people who don’t know much about the second amendment.
General Purpose: To persuade
Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience of the importance of the second amendment
Thesis: The second amendment was written 228 years ago but is still relevant today.
I. Introduction
A. Attention Getter: During World War 2 Japanese Emperor Isoroku Yamamoto was quoted saying “You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass.”
B. Reason to Listen: Not only does the Second Amendment act as a deterrent to our government, but even hostile foreign powers.
C. Thesis statement: The Second Amendment was written 228 years ago but is still relevant today
D. Credibility Statement: I passed the AP Government test in high school.
E. Preview of main points.
1. The History of the Second Amendment.
2. Gun Laws in America.
3. The importance of the second Amendment.
II. The history of the Second Amendment in the United States
A. The Second Amendment says “ 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”
1. The citizens of the United States have the right to keep and bear arms.
a. The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
2. The United States Government has powers not rights.
a. The Constitution has 8 articles explaining the powers of
The 2nd amendment of the constitution maybe one of the most infamous and controversial modification of the charter. The 2nd amendment protects a citizen’s right to keep and bear arms the law states, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a Free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, and shall not be infringed.” (“Second amendment” n.d.). The American Bar Association (“Bill of Rights” 1791) has stated that “there is more disagreement and less understanding about this right than of any other current issue regarding the Constitution. It is a confusing right and can be inferred in many ways and is interpreted accordingly with each case. The definition of the right to keep and bear arms is one of the most argued amendments in the constitution because some state the right refers to militia and their right of bearing arms to uphold and protect the security of a free nation when needed. While others believe the amendment gives each and every individual the right to keep and bear arms. However one construes the amendment, it has been a great topic of concern, argument and debate, ever since it has been ratified.
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 Second Amendment is making headlines these days. The Second Amendment states, 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. This Amendment was ratified in December of 1791. This amendment was proposed by James Madison, after the constitution was ratified. “James Madison originally proposed the Second Amendment shortly after the Constitution was officially ratified as a way to provide more power to state militias…” (Brooks, The Second Amendment and the Right to Bear Arms) The latest court case on the Second Amendment is the Peruta v. California “case”. But that was turned down the case. The Second Amendment is important because it provides self defense, enables U.S. citizens to hunt for food, and it allows for citizens of states in the U.S. to form militias.
Gun control is one of the most debated about topic today in America; between news outlet, the public, and politicians. As some politicians look to resolve the gun control issues, with banning them, imposing more restriction to sellers, buyers and owner; some people and politicians consider the second amendment to be relic and should be removed from the constitution. History has shown us time and time again even through all the violence and chaos in the world and America, that there is a reason for the creation of the second amendment. From history of America independence in 1776 to the ratification of the bill of right in 1791 the 2nd amendment still remains relevant form it creation, to modern times, and the protection of America’s future; for the freedom of its inhabitants and citizens. The once influential 20th century thinker George Santayana once said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. Looking back into ancient history, the history of second amendment, recent and current history we can find clues that will support the relevance of the 2nd amendment. We will also define the second amendment and try to find solutions to our current problems from what our forefathers had say.
The Second 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”.1 It is important to understand that the Second Amendment was created in order to allow the American people to form militias in response to a tyrannical government attempting to suppress the American way of life. In order for Americans to form militias, they must uphold their freedom to bear arms as a
The first speaker, Dr. Khal Schneider, addresses the words behind the 2nd amendment. He provides us with a historical background around the formation of the amendment and further describes the works that are within this amendment. He highlights words such as “Militia”, “necessary”, “arms”, and “infringed”. He describes how these words can be interpreted differently, thus making it hard to actually interpret the amendment for what it actually means. For instance, he draws attention to the word “arms” and describes the evolution. He illustrates that his amendment must be looked at in respects to the century it was written in. He then describes the difference between “arms’ within both centuries. He draws attention to the increase
The second amendment states: “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 United States Constitution). Most gun
“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.” In our political climate today, there is an ongoing debate on the meaning of the second amendment. In particular, much controversy centers upon whether we should make gun control laws more strict like the laws in DC, or if we should make laws to encourage and embrace American citizens to own firearms and carry them in public, similar to laws in Vermont. In fact, some citizens wonder why we even have the second amendment in the first place.
The second amendment of United States constitution said “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”. This amendment was embraced on December 15, 1791, taking in consideration that American citizens have a natural right to self-defense and they can help to accomplish the following purposes:
I am here to ask for you to cast your vote against the new upcoming bill allowing people to carry concealed weapons across states. The Second amendment stretches for people to carry weapons with them for safety, but not for carrying weapons across states for protection. The second amendment would not support this kind of bill simply because the bill is mainly for self protection like weapons to be stored at home, not in the public eye. The constitution has been extended a far enough point where we must stop and see the better of where this constitution is taking us. Your vote can mean anything from allowing a ridiculous bill from being passed.
In 2016, Greg Jones wrote an article titled “The Real Reason Americans Oppose Gun Control.” In the article, Jones informs the audience why Americans refuse to give up their Second Amendment rights to our tyrannical government. In the article, Jones adds explanation to three main reasons why Americans will not give up their Second Amendment rights. First, Jones says that “The Crazies Get Guns, But Not Us,” Jones is implying that even if the government would bad guns, criminals will still have access. The government banned drugs, but the streets of the United States are still flooded with them. Second, Jones explains that the Second Amendment was not created by the founding fathers for just hunting purpose, but for protection against the government.
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls of this fine nation, we need to come together and resolve the issues and arguments of our 2nd Amendment right. There have been tragedies in Las Vegas, Orlando, and more across the country. A lot of us believe we should not be able to own firearms and some of us say otherwise. We, as a nation, need to come together and resolve our conflicts and find a way to meet in the middle. Half of us think guns are harmful, dangerous and that people should not be able to purchase guns, while the other half of our nation thinks guns protect themselves; also for sport, and are only dangerous when put into the wrong hands.In the Bill of Rights, the US 2nd Amendment, permits a US citizens to own a firearm for their protection.
There are all kinds of different reasons people want the second amendment to abolish.I could make a whole list but it would never stop for the fact that people make up any reason to shoot their gun.For staring,touching,gangs,reaping the wrong color, for being a different race intentionally"BLACK' which is not right because they fought their battle to be free and an american citizen.
The Second Amendment to the U. S. Constitution states, "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" (United States of America).
Second, from the beginning of our country’s creation we’ve had the right to bear arms as our second amendment. This right was so important that the founders felt that it was necessary enough to put in the bill of rights. The U.S. Court