Introduction As long as security remains a core subject in America’s public, it is next to impossible not to weigh in on the controversial gun control debate that is reignited every time there is a shooting. The recent San Bernardino shootings and other previous shootings in institutions of learning have personified the extent and depth of the gun debate in America. At the very least, the gun control discourse in America encapsulates legal, social, and moral issues that threaten to not only redefine America’s way of life, but also fundamental civil rights outlined in the US constitution. To this effect, the debate for gun control is centered on how legislation aimed at restricting access to guns affects the ordinary American citizen legally, …show more content…
Research provides that many of these guns enter America’s homeland through the $70 billion a year illegal arms black market. Therefore, according to Kopel (1988), the gun control dialogue provides a platform for pertinent questions that encompass the understanding of gun ownership in relation to crime to be properly addressed. In essence, it provides a platform to address the following questions: whether or not there is a correlation between gun ownership and crime; whether or not gun ownership prevents crime; and whether or not there are other countries with as many guns as those in the US but with fewer …show more content…
This claim, according to proponents, argues that the simple fact that so many American citizens possess firearms, or continue to arm themselves even when there is no sign of immediate danger, provides the leeway to utilize them, not only by design, but also during moments of sheer madness or even by accident (Kate, 1992). This particular argument is squarely based on what statistics display on how gun ownership impacts the rates at which homicides occur, the prevalence of crimes, and gun fatalities in the process of self-defense. In essence, it seeks to relegate the ownership of guns strictly to individuals employed in law enforcement, rather than the entire American
for the subject. For example, some people believe abortion is morally wrong. Others view abortion as the mother’s choice since she is carrying the child. On the issue of gun control, people are usually either for or against stricter gun laws. Why do people view the world in the way they do? How do people decide what stance to take on an issue? To answer these questions, sociologists look at the sociological perspective which “stresses the social contexts in which people live” and “examines how these
Gun control From an ethical standpoint will the use of a gun be morally right or wrong? The answer will depend on what the gun is used against and its purpose for its use. I would think most people would agree that less shooting and gun violence is a good thing, also these people would agree that protecting yourself and feeling secure is surely a good thing. The problem of courses rises when trying to achieve these goals without conflicting ideas. The United States has over 89% of firearms for each
Taking into account of the recent shooting sprees, the gun control debate has started again. However, people have contemplated: “Why does America need gun laws” and “Why are so many states disagreeing about the restrictions that need to be put in place for civilians looking to purchase firearms.” The reasoning for such contemplation is that the fluxuating strictness of gun laws have led to several incidences within states that have strict gun laws due to the fact that the perpetrators of these incidences
Gun Control a Mental Health Issue Gun control recently has rapidly become an even further controversial topic due to violent acts against the public by troubled individuals. How were these attacks allowed to happen? As stated in Framing Health Matters article, “In the United States, popular and political discourse frequently focuses on the causal impact of mental illness in the aftermath of mass shootings.” (.1) This issue unfortunately remains so overlooked that media sources only offer it attention
Gun Control: Crime Issue or Rights Issue? Guns don’t kill people, people kill people. To many people gun control is a crime issue, to others it is a rights issue. The US should not adopt stricter gun control laws because, it 's the best source of protection, laws will not control criminals, and it takes away your Second Amendment rights. The majority of U.S. gun owners does not represent a threat to society ( Gun Control Reform par. 1). The other part is either mentally ill or a criminal. Many
The issue of stricter gun control laws is an on-going battle that continues to be debated at both the local and federal levels. Regardless of one’s viewpoint on the matter, this subject makes for a very passionate debate on both sides. At question is whether or not stricter laws and regulations help reduce the number of gun-related crimes. Obviously, the answers vary greatly depending on the strongly held viewpoint of the responders. Often, horrible gun-related crimes are committed by people who
Gun Control: The Problems and Solutions The United States today can be a scary place. Someone that is disgruntled, has a mental health issue, radicalized through terrorist propaganda or for any other reason can take up a firearm and mass murder innocent people. It can happen anywhere, anytime, anyplace. Anyone that pays attention to any news or newspapers has probably heard something about gun control. It’s a hot topic in this country and around the world. There are a lot of problems with gun control
History Gun control is one of the most divisive issues in the United States. Every time there is a massacre, the arguments for and against inflame the national debate but without producing results. It is an ideological chasm separating the two camps. Some defend an eternal and intangible right, the others are alarmed at its social cost. For some, the responsibility is individual, and the State must be confined to a role of arbitrator while for the others it is collective and the State is entitled
year. The “Issue Overview…” by Bloomberg, has a perspective of a writer on the gun issue, and “Famous Speech” by Emma Gonzalez, has an inside observation about the issue of guns considering she was a victim of a school shooting. The article “Famous Speech…” wants to get the word out that the government should take care of the gun control issue. Then, the article “Issue Overview…”, wants to discourse about the problems with gun control. Their goal for both is to tell one how horrendous guns can be in
Introduction: Gun control is an important issue in the United States. The big issue with gun control is some people want stricter gun laws. On the other side of the argument people that supports the usage of a firearm thinks that it is an individual’s right under the Second Amendment and guns are needed for self-defense. Law and Policy/Society Literature: Identification of Author: The author I am going to talk about is Stone. Stone uses the approach Rational Decision Making. Rationality means
Public Opinion on Gun Control The twentieth century was a time of many political assassinations and violent shootings. A nation in shock mourned the deaths of President John Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. At the end of the twentieth century the nation endured rising rates of violent crime, with young people frequently involved as victims and perpetrators and often armed with guns. Between July 1992, and June 30, 1999, there were 358 school-associated violent deaths in the
Gun control is the effort to restrict or limit the possession and use of guns. The gun control debate may be one of the most important issues in our society. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2008 that the 2nd Amendment restrains the government’s ability to ban handguns. Some politicians are passionate about gun control and make voting decisions based upon on this issue alone; hence, the people we elect into office directly affect our lives. A few republican politicians have a strong belief in the
Gun Control Gun control is an issue that has plagued the United States Government, Industries, Corporations, the people around the world, and especially the media for various years. It is an issue that can not be solved easily without either infringing on the rights of individuals, or leaving an easier way for terrorists and criminals to harm civilization in the United States. It is also an issue that can be viewed in many ways, and can be acted upon either slowly, or at the drop of a gabble. These
Crime and guns. The two seem to go hand in hand with one another. But are the two really associated? Do guns necessarily lead to crime? And if so do laws placing restrictions on firearm ownership and use stop the crime or protect the citizens? These are the questions many citizens and lawmakers are asking themselves when setting about to create gun control laws. The debate over gun control, however, is nothing new. In 1924, Presidential Candidate, Robert La Follete said, “our choice is not merely
In the book Guns, Gun Control, and Elections: The Politics and Policy of Firearms, Wilson discusses the complex issue of gun control and the many debates and controversies regarding the issue. Many people throughout the United States feel it is the right as a citizen in the United States to own a weapon, and the government should have no say in the matter. These people believe this because of the part of the Second Amendment that states, “The right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be