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Why Is Gun Control Bad

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Gun Control: How Far is Too Far?
Gun control is a very complicated topic, there are two sides to the issue and many ongoing arguments between both sides. With the recent outbreak of school shootings this topic has only gotten touchier. Some people even believe the 2nd amendment should be repealed. This topic is commonly avoided but it must be discussed, between school shootings and terrorist attacks everyone is at risk. Gun control is a topic that affects everybody regardless of age, gender, or race.

Why are Students Pushing for Gun Control?
Surviving students of the Parkland, FL school shooting are asking for students to boycott travelling to Florida for spring break. The students stated they are tired of waiting for lawmakers to pass gun control laws. David Hogg, a surviving student of the Parkland shooting also suggested going to Puerto Rico to boost their tourism income and sitting in front of the governor's mansion in protest. (Biesiada et al.)

The Push for Armed Teachers …show more content…

The school has allowed an undisclosed number of certified teachers to carry handguns. The school has also begun to use several other methods to protect students including keyless locks, a camera system, and classroom phones. In the eyes of most people these defenses would be seen as enough, however, superintendent David Thweatt disagrees. Thweatt believes his school can never be secure enough. His wife works at the school and his children are students, he stated that he feels more secure knowing his family is protect by trained teachers. Thweatt also stated that the closest police station is 30 miles away and he doubts an officer could make it soon enough to assist the school. (Current

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