Rhetorical Analysis On Gun Violence

The article was originally published in 2013, a year after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, which was a mass shooting that killed 20 children and six adults. This tragedy leads to high concerns about what can possibly be done to prevent this from happening again. Although gun control debates have been occurring for centuries, in recent debates they have become even more heated due to the many incidents of gun violence. In Simon’s article, she brought more tension and views to help delegate what needs to be done to stop the violence in the country rather than leave it

My Rhetorical Analysis is on a issue that was covered in the local newspaper in the Fayetteville News&Observer (Across the country, school districts are quietly arming teachers for the next shooting). Now me myself am not a teacher but just looking at the news of school shootings it is a cause for concerns, people our to be more specific our children. This should cause us to want to seek solutions to this seemingly worsening problem. My children are grown but I have 21 grandchildren that are or will be entering the education system, I can’t say that I am comfortable with a teacher with a gun unless they have the proper training and back ground checks necessary by local state and federal law enforcement. Teacher have a differcult enough job

Mass shootings are increasing in the United States, and gun control advocates are seizing the opportunity to push anti-gun legislation to deter gun violence in America. Guns and the Second Amendment have come to the forefront of political rhetoric, leading to conflicting views between lawmakers on the future of gun legislation. Republican lawmakers are encouraging law abiding citizens to acquire firearms and to defend themselves against acts of violence by criminals. On the contrary, Democratic lawmakers believe the only way to slow gun violence in the United States is to remove guns from society. While certain politicians believe strict gun laws would protect the American people, the proposed policies would make our nation more vulnerable

Some people often have passion and power towards their subject, which has influenced our world over so many years. One person who could potentially inspire our world is Jeffery Goldberg, author of "The Case For More Gun(And More Gun Control)", published in 2012. In this essay, Jeffery displays a proper amount of charisma to persuade the reader that having a gun can be used as a tool of defense, which leads to an effective essay. Jeffery Goldberg's argument in "The Case For More Gun(And More Gun Control)" is effective because of his use of pathos and ethos in the overall article. These characteristics appeal to the reader, which in overall make it effective.

Using Rhetorical Analysis for gun control Gun control is currently one of the most talked about subjects in America today, but knowing the difference between mass media and scientific studies can help you determine what the truth is and what is made up. Due to its high popularity the media tries to give gun control the most exposure possible. Using rhetorical analysis to determine the truth behind gun control can help you gain a better understanding of it. Finding statistics and facts will help uncover what the mass media isn’t fully telling you. It can help you find what is similar and different between the mass media and scientific studies.

In the article, “Controlling Gun Violence: Obstacles to Effective Policy,” the author Elizabeth Hartfield, indicates that although back-door attempts at gun control, such as banning large capacity magazines, have been successful, there are still obstacles that must be addressed in order to curb gun violence. Hartfield highlights the following barriers to successful gun control: the difficulties associated with regulating guns already in circulation, the weaknesses associated with attempts to ban the manufacture and sale of certain types of guns, and the problems associated with determining who is fit to purchase a gun.

In 2016 there where more deaths due to firearms in American then due to car accidents, according to the National Centers for Disease control. It can happen anywhere, anytime, and anyplace. It can happen to anyone, young old, black and white. It can be an accident, it can be on purpose. Gun deaths happen everywhere, even right here in Iowa. In the editorial featured in the Iowa City Press-Citizen, “Students, Families Deserve Common-Sense Gun Safety Laws,” the author uses logos, pathos, and ethos to convince legislators to pass common sense gun laws. He believes Iowans deserve these laws passed to better protect us.

Cristal Bueno English 102 11 September 2014 Guns, should they be in the hands of anyone? Adam Gopnik published his article “The Simple Truth About Gun Control” on the New Yorker magazine on December of 2012, right after the incident that had happened in Newtown, Connecticut. This brutal incident left many parents scarred for life. They lost their six to seven year old children in a school. Twenty children and six adults had died that day.

Throughout the past several decades gun control has been put under scrutiny by the media and the general public. While the first major piece of gun control legislation was passed in 1911 in New York, it was not until the 1960’s that the gun control movement was truly galvanized(“Gun Control Reform”).This occurred because of a series of major political assassinations that led to the Gun Control Act being signed into law in 1968(“Gun Control Reform”). To this day the gun control movement lives on and many Americans believe that harsher gun control laws should be put into effect. These supposed gun laws range anywhere from a nationwide ban of assault weapons to a complete ban of guns. Supporters of gun control argue that taking away guns from

Gail Collins in the column, “ The Senate Goes Gaga on Guns”, claims that even after all that has been happening in the world there is still the facilitate of guns. Collins supports her claim by exploiting the reality of the danger in it being so easy to own and by a gun. The author’s purpose is to point out the lack of control that the government has and their lack of protection in order to help the people be aware

“ Good intentions do not necessarily make good laws. What counts is whether the laws ultimately save lives. Unfortunately, too many gun laws disarm law-abiding citizens, not criminals”(Lott). Criminals will go to any means in order to obtain a gun, most gun laws prevent these people from buying guns from legal businesses, but many criminals can easily obtain a gun by illegal means. “ last year[2002], news broadcasts on the three main TV networks carried about 190,000 words on gun crime stories. Not one segment featured a civilian using a gun to stop a crime. Newspapers are not much better”(Lott). Many people that watch these news programs are brainwashed into thinking that guns can only be used for sinister purposes if not wielded by a police officer. This stigma attached to gun use is not only false, but it is also promoted to keep citizens “safe”. “ Public reaction against guns is understandable given the horrific events shown on TV. But the more than 2 million times each year that Americans use guns defensively are never discussed. In more that 90% of those cases, simply brandishing a weapon is sufficient to cause a criminal to break off an attack”(Lott). When wielding a weapon the average citizen is much safer in the face of an attack than if left defenseless. Children, primarily the ones that are targeted because of their vulnerability, are the main victims of these heinous crimes. Many parents take their children's safety for granted when, in reality, anyone with the means to purchase a gun can storm into a school and target these defenseless children. “ Many of the concerns about accidents and other problems are unwarranted. The real problems at schools occurred only after the ban. The rush of student shootings began in October, 1997 in Pearl, Mississippi”(Lott). Without the threat of guns present the shooters feel at

The media and the government have all been shining a cascade of unfortunate lies on suppressors. All these tragic shootings have all come to one unfortunate conclusion: firearms are bad and must be restricted or even banned. The truth is, these events haven’t even had suppressors involved in them. This is quite an unfortunate thing since suppressors can do so much good in all aspects of their use. Suppressors are a device used to reduce the decibel level of the rifle's muzzle blast, through a system of baffles that redirect the air coming out of the barrel reducing the noise output. They are threaded onto the end of a rifle, shotgun, or pistol barrel. Suppressors should be taken off the NFA, the National Firearms Act, which is an act passed

As I reflect on this past year’s top news stories and headlines, one of the main legal issues that continues to arise and cause terror in our own country is gun control. This is a controversial issue that has been debated for years, especially as more and more shootings occur. We’ve seen deadly mass shootings in our schools, churches, malls, nightclubs, concert venues, and most recently in Las Vegas, which is now classified as the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, leaving 58 people dead and 546 injured. All of these mass shootings are senseless actions caused by a small few but have a nationwide effect on countless families and loved ones. People are afraid for their safety with a fear of not knowing when and where the next shooting will take place. This is why there are so many proponents of stricter gun regulations. As I was doing my research on gun control, I found that in America, there is an average of 88 guns per 100 people (about 270 million guns), which is the highest total and per capita number in the entire world, according to the 2011 Small Arms Survey. Additionally, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence estimates that around 114,994 people are shot each year in the US, including murders, assaults, accidents, police intervention, suicide attempts, and suicides. There are also people who fear that stricter gun regulations will make them have a loss of security, arguing that restricting their right to bear arms would leave citizens unable to protect themselves in times of self-defense from local criminals or foreign invaders, or if in a rare case the government were to turn against the people someday. Many gun owners believe it is their birthright to have a gun in their possession as it is part of America’s great heritage, with the country’s colonial history and revolutionary roots. People are divided in their view of what gun control should and shouldn’t be. America has around 35-50 percent of the world’s civilian-owned guns, according to a 2007 report by the Switzerland-based Small Arms Survey. That being said, the United States also has the highest homicide by firearm rate among the world’s most developed nations. Over the years these statistics have gone up and down but one thing that

Virginia Devoe was attacked in her home in Clintonville, Ohio by her ex-boyfriend James Ryan McVey. McVey kicked in the door and dragged Devoe through her home while beating her along the way in an attempt to kidnap her. At this point Devoe’s neighbor, Shirley Bercraft, a ninety-one year-old gun owner came to her rescue. Bercraft drew his gun and shot and killed McVey, ending many years of abuse toward Virginia Devoe. This is just one of the thousands of cases where guns are used for self -defense every year in the United States. A local investigator praised Bercraft by saying, “It’s hard to know where she’d be now if he hadn’t [shot McVey].”(Waters 1) Despite the many times that the use of firearms and concealed weapons have saved the lives of the innocent, many people protest and petition to have firearms restricted to the American people. These people are usually driven by recent school shootings and murders such as Sandy Hook or Columbine. But as cliche’ as it may sound, guns don’t kill people, people kill people. Gun control laws have been enforced but historically have never worked out. Although many people believe that gun control laws would save lives, gun control laws should not be enforced because they violate the second Amendment, put innocent citizens in danger, and put guns into the hands of criminals.

“The second amendment of The United States Bill of Rights is my concealed weapons permit, period.”- Ted Nugent. Saving lives one by one starts with limiting the purchase, sale, and use of guns in America. According to Alexander Lee, the political and social debate over the question of how much gun control is appropriate and it has been regularly discussed within the last decade. Shootings such as Sandy Hook, and Tucson shootings have raised the government’s awareness on guns and possible restrictions and regulations. Gun talks are discussed with the question, “Will controlling guns cut back on violent crime rates?” Although many guns are open to be sold to the public over 18, there are traditional gun laws that limit who can own them. These laws include sell restrictions to the mentally disabled, the age in which you can obtain a gun, background checks, and dishonorably discharged military personnel. Gun control laws could have a positive effect in America by reducing homicide rates, but at the same time, citizens still have the right to bear arms under the second amendment under the U.S constitution. Gun control laws do not mean the absolute confiscation of guns, but rather reduce the amount of power a gun and the amount of ammo that a gun can hold.