caused by gun violence this year. This is an alarming statistic, especially when you consider that 354 mass shootings have contributed to the body count. 1952 of these deaths have been labeled accidental, which is almost as startling as the death toll itself. (@GunDeaths) Gun violence is a problem that is not going to go away unless there is action taken to combat it. A lack of gun education, weak gun regulation, and government indifference towards gun violence in the country has allowed gun violence
Earlier this month a mother was shot in the back by her four year old son. Last year a 2 year old found a gun in the back seat of the car and shot his grandmother who was in the passenger seat. August last year a 21 month old found a loaded gun at his grandmothers house and shot himself in the torso, and was pronounced dead later on at the hospital. Earlier last year a 3 year old found a loaded gun in a closet while their family was outside, he shot himself in the head and died before rescue workers
point six million Americans die each year, and it is of the utmost importance to understand how and why. Cancer, heart disease, stroke, suicide, accidents, abortion, and homicide are all common ways people in america die. With that many deaths, it is understandable to see why it is such a prevalent topic for discussion. From the 662,435 abortions to the mere 15,046 homicides, death is always a part of a major political debate. Violence related deaths are not properly represented in the media, they cost
Persuasive Language Essay - Oregon Mass Shooting The issue of ‘guns laws in America’ has created grave concerns for the wellbeing and safety of it’s citizens, particularly in Oregon. Barak Obama, President of the United States, reads out a calculated speech addressing the many concerns and shocking truths that America faces on a ‘routine’ basis when these powerful ‘killing machines’ are in criminal possession. Expressing a sombre tone, Obama discusses that as an ‘advanced country’ on Earth ‘we’
America has had a love/hate relationship with gun control, especially during its last half century. Bowling for Columbine is a documentary produced in 2002, directed and narrated by Michael Moore, that examines the Columbine high school massacre and the implication it had on gun control laws in America. The use of rhetorical and technical convention such as slow-motion montages, slow melancholic background music and anecdotal responses conveys the idea that the easy access of guns in America provides
A Call to Action: Reduce mass violence While researching texts written about the gun control and how to reduce mass violence, I found a few authors who published books about the gun control in America. These authors often placed the gun control they were studying into an historical context by discussing the important events in murders cases of the past years. Gun control has recently created a massive uproar throughout the United States because of the recent, and sincerely unfortunate
dialogue on firearm importance becomes a more discussed topic everyday. We must be aware of the supporting and opposing arguments, for the better safety of our society currently. We must also be aware of the physiological needs after a gun related incident. The American Psychological Association mentions coping with the aftermath; discussing the event, turning away from news and gathering your emotions with a break, or even helping others do something good (A. 2017). Firearm violence prevention is crucial;
revolution in America is now. He wants his audience to know how much hope, determination, and confidence he has in the future America because he believes that they are strong enough to win the revolution. Unlike Henry, Clinton does not use as much restatement in her speech. Nonetheless, an example can be found in her speech when she says, “I’m not here to repeal the 2nd Amendment. I’m not here to take away your guns” (Clinton). She is reiterating her belief of making strict regulations on gun control to
Gun ownership is an inalienable right provided to American citizens by the Constitution, and this controversial issue is still relevant today. The U.S has about 88.8 guns per 100 people, the highest amount out of any nation in the world. Guns laws should not restrict ownership; instead, efforts of reducing deaths require focusing on problems which lead to gun violence. I believe that no more gun control laws should be enacted in the U.S because they deny people a sense of security and infringe upon
unfortunate but necessary, as artifice causes undesirable effects on a person's conscience. Although the idea of artifice is exceptionally useful and even imperative in many political, economical, and cultural spheres, gun control politics are a prime exception. In present day America, the controversial topic