Guns and schools just don’t mix. Of course, this could be arguable from both sides. Only nine out of our fifty states allow guns on campus. Most private universities have the choice to decide if they want to allow concealed weapons on campuses. As for public institutions with the law in its state, they have no choice. Public institutions only have control of what buildings are limited. There are numerous reasons that it could be beneficial, but it can also be a complete catastrophe just waiting to
to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms. While interpretations of the freedom vary, the relationship that American’s have with guns is becoming unhealthy. This crisis is evident through the fact that people suffering mental illnesses can buy guns, people are allowed to carry firearms on school grounds, and weapons can be sold without having to be registered to the new owner. On February 15, 2017, the United States Senate voted to lift the Obama-era regulation
Teachers should be permitted to carry on school grounds, whether that is a pre-school or college campus. Teachers are the first line of defense when it comes to school shootings. Now imagine a classroom of middle school kids and a teacher in the front of the classroom. Over the intercom a lockdown is called, as the teacher is preparing the classroom for the lockdown the shooter breaks his way through the door. Now this situation can play out in 2 ways he can have a classroom of “sitting ducks” or
The federal government should not ban the usage of guns because we need them to hunt and able to protect ourselves. People need to learn to be able to be around gun without the worry but those who use gun inappropriately shouldn’t have the guns. The Second Amendment says people have the right to carry concealed handguns. Judge Richard Posner said “must be interpreted to include a right to have a concealed gun in public, to have it ready for use, and have it for self defense”. The Second Amendment
Should Gun control have more restrictions or less restrictions? This issue has been going around for a really long time. The second amendment helps balance the situation because of course it is the right to bear arms, and having more restrictions is where it balances it out. You have the right to have a gun, but restrictions are needed. The best way gun control is measured is generally by surveys taken by people. Gun control really becomes an issue when there is crime, shootings, self-defense, etc
Gun control is a growing issue as of late, due to recent events such as school shootings as well as crimes which are committed daily due to gun violence the issue has been more controversial than ever before. IT is true that by owing a gun you can feel a sense of self- empowerment as it can allow you to protect yourself as well as your loved ones. However, owing a gun is a double edge sword in today’s world. The reason is that with the sudden increase in gun violence more people have beganbegun to
November 2017 Gun Control A social problem is some aspect of society that large numbers of people are concerned about and would like changed. Gun control is a very controversial topic. There are good things that more gun control could do, and there are bad things that more gun control could do. Many people think gun control will help stop criminals from getting guns. But gun control laws will not prevent criminals or anyone who can not have guns from obtaining them. If they want guns, somehow
Proposition 51 Pro: Helps to create jobs for veterans and improve school facilities which could improve safety standard. Con: Allows private companies to use taxpayers money for their own agenda and limit other schools to receive help from the government. Funding: Construction companies. Proposition 52 Pro: Benefits uninsured patients and low-income families with Medi-Cal with over $3 billion and limits the involvement of the Legislature. Con: Gives power to hospital CEOs with over $3 billion
Gun Control: Worse For Us Than We Know Almost everyone living in this country should have witnessed such debates. Some people might not have listened to a formal debate, but an informal gun control debate is being carried on by many groups and individuals. It is very unlikely that someone has not listened to one. Recall the occasions when you were traveling or waiting somewhere hearing the neighbors discussing gun control pros and cons. These conversations are also gun control debates in the wider
Gun Control, a topic in Political Sciences that is controversial when brought up when a gun related incident happens such as a mass shooting, for example, the Newtown, Conn. Shooting has made some changes to gun laws such as a tighter background check, but at the same time, this also means that no matter how much we make acquiring guns harder, it also means that criminals will still be able to kill innocent civilians in other ways, such as this Halloween in New York, NY, a man ran over and killed