Violence through the Hands or Mind? The USA has been experiencing multiple events of violence involving guns and the political fight to oppose further gun distribution, but is the gun really at fault?
The government of the United States has further shown that the fault in gun violence in placed within the gun itself rather than the individual who used it, the general public as well as politicians must realize that the fault rests within the person who has committed the crime. Through recent events such as Sandy Hook and the Aurora shootings, the focus on gun violence has reached an all-time high in the liberal agenda. What many liberals believe that gun control will limit the access of weapons to criminals actually proves to be a
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Furthermore, the mental states of humans have often been left out of any legislative forums when it comes to guns. One of the details that politicians often miss when making gun laws is the mental background of some of the shooters in mass shooting incidents. The shooters in Aurora, Sandy Hook, Tucson, Virginia Tech and even Columbine all had similar traits, they possessed a form of mental disturbance that have been a factor for them committing such atrocities. However, their mental disabilities are of no excuse for their actions, anti-gun activists used this as a reason to make weapons extremely scarce to the general public. According to Charles W. Collier, a notable psychologist in criminal affairs, “In common law, a person is presumed to intend the natural and probable consequences of his voluntary actions.” (Collier 1) This states that through non-corrupted and common thought, anyone committing a crime is presenting a willingness to face the consequences of their actions. Notice how the tool of their crime is not stated or even mentioned as the source of fault? This further proves how the source of turmoil is the actor not the prop. In addition, guns need not be the sources of conflict for legislative acts, for many leftist and liberal supporters feel that gun legislation would prevent criminals from achieving weapons on their own account, this is folly. Little do some know
Many tragedies have occurred recently that have spurred the debate on whether or not we need tighter gun controls. On one side of the debate are the gun control supporters, who claim that the easy access to guns is the primary cause for high rates of crime plaguing the United States. On the other side are people who argue that gun laws will not prevent criminals from obtaining guns, since they will continue to get them illegally. Guns are used for protection when in the hands of people who obey the law. It is crucial to not hinder law-abiding citizen’s ability to possess firearms with stricter gun laws, since gun laws do not lower crime, and guns can keep people safe.
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
People who appreciate activities like shooting competitions and hunting, use firearms responsibly. This use contrasts with other uses, which often result in consequences that can be both intended and unintended. With past and present mass shootings, and acts of bloodshed perpetrated with the usage of weapons; has triggered a focus on gun control that once again has been brought into the spotlight. The purpose of the ongoing gun argument addresses the crimes that are committed with guns. This issue of gun control separated people into two groups: those who believe that carrying guns might prevent some crimes and fatalities, and those who don’t. There are individuals who believe absolutely the reverse: that more crime and deaths
As it is well known gun violence is a major problem in today’s society, places like Chicago and New York City have a serious epidemic on their hands. It is not uncommon to hear about an incident where a gun was involved in these big cities on a day to day basis, but it’s not just the big cities, these type of things are happening nationwide. There has been an argument for many decades whether the cause of such violence is due to the lack of gun control laws or the restrictions put on firearms. Both sides of the isle will argue, the more liberal individual will tell you there is not enough while the conservative individual will tell you the laws put in place are too strict.
Eighty-nine people depart from this earth due to gun violence in the US every day. From school children, to victims of domestic violence, to people going about their daily lives, this status quo is unacceptable. On Tuesday January 5th, 2016 President Obama announced that he would send proposals on reducing gun violence in America to Congress. His spokesman, Jay Carney, mentioned that this is “a complex problem that will require a complex solution.” The ability to own a gun is considered by some a birthright of Americans. However, with crime rates involving handguns rising each day it has become quite clear. Handgun laws must become stricter in order to reduce homicide and crime. The question is, “which solution in most effective in decreasing gun violence?” Gun control is a major conflict that is constantly reoccurring and the US is seemingly divided over it.
While Americans were contemplating gun control proposals in the wake of mass shootings at a Colorado School, another gunman massacred 50 people in a club in Orlando. This incident brought heated political exchanges between President Obama and Trump, the Republican presidential candidate. It is estimated that in 2015 alone, there were more than 351 mass shootings in the United States. This is a worrying trend that should be reversed as soon as possible. Surprisingly, the trend has divided Americans into two groups. On one extreme end, there are those Americans who believe that the government should enforce gun control. On the other end, some Americans insist that stricter gun controls will not help in the fight against killings. In this light, this paper will try to provide a detailed analysis of the gun control debate while highlighting the various points made by the proponents and opponents of the gun control. The essay posits that gun control is counterproductive.
Gun control has become an increasingly controversial topic in the nation due to the continuous debates relating to gun control and whether or not laws should be passed to make it harder for guns to be obtained. Guns serve for a variety of purposes that range from good to bad. Guns are not for everyone. Some individuals cannot handle guns properly, and some choose to use guns inappropriately. Lately, guns have become more of a problem in our society. There has been an increasing amount of shootings that have taken many lives and have wounded people emotionally, not just physically. Although guns are used for protection, firearms are reportedly used more in crimes. More and more shootings are breaking out across the nation. As a result, the
In the United States of America the right to bear arms gave birth to a phenomenon called the “gun culture,” the term coined in 1970 by a historian Richard Hofstadter, which describes America’s heritage and affection for weapons(1). Not only did gun culture become an inseparable part of American democracy, but also it is considered to be synonymous with independence and freedom, the most important values for American society. Even though the crime rate and murder rate in the U.S. is higher than in any other developed country, U.S. citizens oppose every attempt made to pass gun control legislation(2). However, it may sound like a paradox, but the crime level in the most liberal states, when it comes to gun ownership, is the lowest in the
Ten more people fall victim to another public shooter, and another gun control debate comes spiraling from the after math as laws against guns try to be placed. Is this really the best way to deal with the issue? No. The issue is people are killing people not guns are killing people. Society wants to ban guns because people are afraid when in actuality guns themselves are not the things that need to be banned. Even then do you have any proof the gun laws actually lower crime? Gun laws also go directly against the 2nd Amendment and it takes away one of the best means of self-defense from invaders and criminals. Therefore gun laws should not be put in place. Guns don’t kill people, people kill people. We have a right to bear arms and is not something that can just be taken away.
There are different issues that have caught media headlines over the years. However, one subject that has attracted much focus is mass shootings. With the rise in cases of gun violence, the public has been engulfed in fear. These shootings have taken place in different areas (DeLateur and Fox 125). Examples include Aurora in Colorado and school shootings in Connecticut. According to Towers et al, these events have increased the need to comprehend the dynamics and causal factors. The main reason for this is the fact that compared to other developed economies, per capita level of such occurrences in addition to weapon-related deaths is greater. This paper provides an analysis of gun violence in America and raging debate around the subject. It will examine the extent of gun violence (statistics) and the reasons behind these heinous crimes. The effects of gun violence will also be analyzed. This paper will also analyze the debate that has surrounded the calls for gun control. In conclusion, the paper will provide steps that must be taken into consideration in order to prevent gun violence in America.
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Shots ring out in the distance. Fear sweeps through the hearts of bystanders. “What happened? Am I safe? Where should I go? What should I do?” Another life has been claimed by guns. Another tragedy has been engrained in the minds of Americans. Unfortunately, life will continue to be this way unless significant change is made. America has watched guns tear its society apart for too long. Immediate and comprehensive gun control is an effective and constitutionally valid method of reducing crime in society, even though some may feel that it violates their Second Amendment rights.
“I have a very strict gun control policy: If there’s a gun around, I want to be in control of it”(Clint Eastwood).One of the most heated topics in politics today is gun control. In the wake of the Texas Church Massacre, which left 26 people dead and the Vegas Shooting that claimed the lives of 58, there is a push to pass legislation to reduce access to weapons. Both sides of the political spectrum - conservatives and liberals - have held strong to their beliefs. Conservatives reiterate their right to bear arms in case of self-defense and ancestry while liberals argue for the sake of the harm that weapons inflict upon individuals. Yet only after several massacres in the United States does Congress start to compromise on gun control issues.
Guns have been in the hands of citizens since before our country was born. Recently though it has become a hot topic in politics. As with all arguments there is three sides, one opposing the banning of guns, one for the banning of guns, and one side in between the two that strives for compromise. This paper will answer questions on what exactly a mass shooting is, what is the United States legislation on guns, what do other countries do for gun control, and lastly what our stance is on gun control. This paper also aims to educate on the history of gun control laws in the United States and the causes and effects of the laws we have had,
For many years, people have been pushing the American government to implement new laws that deal with gun control. Supporters of the argument claim that increased gun control will drastically reduce the crime rate in America. Nevertheless, a majority of gun control arguments are formed from strict control of data and emotional appeal. The mainstream media picks up these stories and broadcasts them to viewers without providing any context to them. While gun control activists assert that gun control is necessary, the American government should not ban guns because of the following reasons: potential vulnerability of innocent people being shot at by criminals and the inability for people to defend themselves against their own government.