Gun control in the US

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In the U.S, the deaths resulting from gun violence is single handedly one of the biggest epidemics known to the Western world. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the need for gun control as well as to discuss facts and statistics about gun violence and gun possession. For most who feel that owning a gun is a basic American right, it is the Constitution which is utilized to create an argument for bearing arms and making such an argument. The second amendment of the Constitution does in fact say that U.S. citizens are permitted the right to bare arms, in the event that there is no established militia or military.

Introduction
The second amendment
The topic of gun control
Increase in street crime
Events of the Columbine High school
Virginia Tech Massacre
The resistance from the Bush administration
Conclusion
Works cited

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[...] Gun control in the US In the U.S, the deaths resulting from gun violence is single handedly one of the biggest epidemics known to the Western world. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the need for gun control as well as to discuss facts and statistics about gun violence and gun possession. For most who feel that owning a gun is a basic American right, it is the Constitution which is utilized to create an argument for bearing arms and making such an argument. [...]

[...] Since the Columbine massacre, there have been other major incidents which have led to an increase in America's controversy over gun control and rights regarding the owning of guns, tragedy at Columbine High School and other mass shootings—like the one in Santee, Calif. last March—are always followed by a public debate of gun safety and gun owners' rights in America”(Gettings, 2008). The recent Virginia Tech Massacre brought further attention to the need to make serious political decisions on gun control and gun ownership. [...]

[...] Ultimately, America faces an ongoing over gun control as well as a steady increase in gun violence. Certainly, those in favor of keeping guns legal for civilian purchase, states that citizens have the right to protect themselves and their families. While this is true, it is defeating a greater purpose. If guns were to become obsolete due to their non legalization, many individuals with violent behavioral tendencies will not be able to get a hold of guns in order to necessitate citizens from having to protect themselves. [...]

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