that no terrorist is willing to risk getting caught by TSA because of the layers of security that one must go through in an airport. As far as the shootings in Fort Hood, I remain a bit puzzled that the bases security and emergency response system was not at point that would make one want to think twice about opening fire on the base again after the shooting in 2009. The fort’s security should have been at an all time high, making Lopez consider his actions before taking them. The Department of Homeland
(Meserve, par 34, 35). In conclusion John Allen Muhammad was executed for the 2002 D.C. sniper shooting. Now the city of Washington D. C. can rest easy knowing they are not in harm’s way. Have the lives of the people who have lost loved ones been drastically changed for the worst, or has their lives become easier with time? Hopefully they will regain strength to carry on and pass this tragedy of the sniper shooting. This tragedy should be a lesson for everyone to deal with things and not let those things
as well (Shane 1). However, officials of the United States considered Anwar al-Awlaki a threat to United States Homeland Security because he was known as a suspected terrorist who had linked into many incidents such as the 9/11 attacks, the Fort Hood shooting, the potential bombing in Time Square, and the failed Underwear Bombing (Lucas1). Eventually, the Awlaki’s targeted killing is salient and significant because his targeted killing questions whether it is legal to kill a Unites States– born
More and more frequently, we are saddened by the news of mass shootings. Whether it takes place in a school or public area, these shootings are both disastrous and mortifying. Families begin to feel anger and sadness, and demand immediate justice. Although these terrible events continue to happen, there have been no significant steps taken towards the reduction in the number of weapons; specifically assault rifles. This leads one to question do we need to ban the right to possess such weapons? If
Public mass shootings have increased at an alarming rate over the past three decades and have become a growing concern for the people of the United States. It has appeared that approximately every few months, media outlets report incidences of tragedy involving a sole gunman targeting groups of people with the intent to harm or extinguish life due to various motives. Recent research data indicated that over 80 public mass shootings have occurred in the United States since 1983. Some of the more
associated with specific weapons, the government should pass a strict law to restrict those dangerous weapons. In today’s society of the United States, the loose restriction regarding the excessive possession and use of guns has led to many mass-shooting incidents in this country, so, the is a raising demand in this country that the gun has to be restricted. The prevalent gun violence across the country is correlated with a large amount of privately owned guns. Therefore, strict gun control laws
wants to know. What can we do to help, As in what we should do to help with this problem, more laws, less laws, or better laws? While Not all gun laws are bad, some laws are hurting people and need to be changed. Also gun free zones are a target for shootings and needs to be changed. People don 't know the real truth about gun related violence and that guns are not the problem. Laws have been proposed to try to help this issue, like Bill H.R 4269. Some of the laws are harmful and should not be passed
reports that another mass shooting took place earlier on in the day. In the 21st century, many crimes involving mass shootings are the main focus of the public eye in the media. With the technology of the 21st century, investigators are able to look more into depth of the criminal’s background to see if they have a history of mental illness. Everything that happens in life tends to have a trend. A trend is a general tendency or inclination. Believe it or not, mass shootings can have trends. Some of
that regulating guns is a necessity for safety. If guns were more regulated we would not have as many accidental shootings or planned, deliberate shootings by those with mental health issues. People who have mental health issues are allowed to purchase weapons and live in houses where there are guns readily available and not under a lock and key. Take a look at the recent Fort Hood shooting, where Ivan Lopez had been receiving mental health help after coming back from a four month tour in Iraq, and
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The USA PATRIOT Act is an Act of Congress that was signed into law by President George W. Bush on October 26, 2001. Its title is a ten-letter acronym (USA PATRIOT) that stands for "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001. After the attacks on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon the United States has developed mitigation controls to decrease the risk of these reoccurring. One of these mitigation controls is the USA Patriot
their problems. In 2014 we have seen a shooting in Seattle, Santa Barbara and Fort Hood. Ivan Lopez was responsible for the shooting at Fort Hood, which left three dead and sixteen wounded. Reports came out immediately after the shooting that stated that Army Specialist Lopez was unhappy with the human resources department at the base, and their handling of a leave request to attend a funeral. This apparently culminated into an argument that ended when the shooting began. Reports also claim that Lopez
the fear inside of us. By allowing people to openly carry loaded weapons, it raises the risk of a shooting in broad daylight, or even a mass shooting as we hear about time and time again. The United States should prohibit the ‘open carry’ policy entirely and make it illegal to go out in public armed because there is simply no need to carry a deadly weapon at all times because the possibility a shooting taking place significantly increases when one individual is carrying a firearm. The ability to
the next generation of America, build a safer a tomorrow? Many horrific events happen around us, and most of us would like to lower the occurrence of these events. In 2015 according to ABC News, “over 372 of these events were mass shooting in public places, over one shooting per day for everyday of the year.” One way we can lower this extremely high number is by placing regulations on gun purchases and storage. I am not saying that we should ban guns altogether or make it nearly impossible to retain
the wrong hand guns which can lead them to lose relatives or a friends. American history has shown how the guns can use in many crimes, such as the cases in the Charleston church shooting in North Carolina, Aurora shooting in Colorado, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut, and the 2009 Fort Hood shooting in Texas. Those crimes showed that how guns are dangerous in United States which is also
areas that do not allow concealed carry are unsafe and will undoubtedly attract someone who wants to harm the defenseless. In light of recent school shootings, a portion of society, including state legislators have been discussing whether nor not to authorize students and faculty to carry their concealed weapons on college campuses. Most school shootings take place in gun-free zones. While sections of the community say that allowing students to carry guns would only worsen the situation, a considerable
The famous, very talented, The King of Rock ‘N” Roll, Elvis Presley’s story began on January 8, 1935 to Vernon and Gladys Presley. Presley was born in a two bedroom house, as a twin. However, Elvis was the second of the two and his brother Jessie Garon was the first, in which he was stillborn. This left Elvis to grow up alone, as an only child. During 1948, the Presley family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where Elvis would continue his education and graduate from Humes High School. The Presley family
Banning guns The news has had been full of stories about guns lately. The Fort Hood shooting for one, hit me close to my heart. Some people may be on the edge whether to ban guns or not. All the facts are not being put out for fear of public outcry or politically endorsed news. These facts should help you make your choice to continue allowing citizens without criminal records to be permitted to carry concealed firearms. Citizens with proper training can help uphold the law when police officers
Gun Control and the Second Amendment The topic of gun control comes with a widely spilt crowd. Some people believe that gun control is essential, especially in today’s world. Some people think gun control will help with decreasing crime and making the nation a safer place for us to live. On the other hand, there are people who speak of anti-gun control. These people believe the right to bear arms would make our nation a safe place to live due to the fact that we would have protection. Do you
An active shooter incident is a form of workplace violence that has increased at an alarming rate. From the year 2000 through 2013 there have been a 6.4% increase in annual shooting in commercial environments from 2000 to 2007 and an 11% increase of active shooter incidents form the years of 2008 through 2013 (Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2014). There are many factors that contribute to active shooter incidents, including everyday home and work stresses, unemployment, substance addiction and