Category: Gun Control
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Prevention of School Shootings
Out of the 235 mass shootings that occured in 2018, 23 of them took place at schools. School shootings are becoming more common today than they were before. Many people believe that something must be done to prevent these shootings. People want to know how many times do school shootings need to happen before something…
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History of Gun-Control Legislation
On February 14, 2018 a gunman opened fire on Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida. Seventeen people were killed, while an additional seventeen were injured from the gunfire (Gonzalez). This shooting has sparked the most intense gun control debate since the Sandy Hook school shooting in 2012. The recent debates have prompted senators,…
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Security Enhanced Peace for the Entire Nation
It is the responsibility of citizens in collaboration with the government to ensure that security is maintained by all means possible. The United States is a diversified nation and gun usage has been no news. Owning of guns by citizens irrespective of age has been an ongoing trend. It is evident that security matters and…
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Second Amendment Gun Control: Urgent Need for Stricter Laws and Licensing
The 2007 Virginia Tech shooting killed 32. The Orlando nightclub shooting last year killed 49. The 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School killed 27 first graders, all younger than six years old. Since the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, not a year has passed without a mass shooting. Yet little has been done…
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Does the U.S. Need Tougher Gun-Control Laws?
The United States holds the title of having one of the highest rate of gun-related deaths in the world. As that number continues to rise, and with the benefits that reap from implementing gun control in America outweighing the so called negative effects, it is no surprise that more and more people have become pro-gun…
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Proposal for an Effective Speech for Pitching The Strict Gun Policy in Parliament
Table of contents Rhetorical Strategies to Use Analysis of Cause and Effect Comparing and Contrasting Clear Definition and Description of the Policy Using Real-Life Examples and Instances to Connect with the Audience Use of Sensuous, Denotative Diction in the Presentation Use of Instructional language Addressing and Dismissing Critics Logical Appeal The increase in the number…
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Significance of New Gun Laws in United States
Gun debates have surfaced nationwide, once again, following a deadly school shooting, leading to the deaths of seventeen students and teachers. America experienced 18 school shootings in the first 45 days of 2018 alone. In comparison, Canada has only had 19 school shootings in a lifespan of over 328 years. Gun control has been a…
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Persuasive Speech on Gun Control
Gun Control and Universal Background Checks Gun control has been a hotly debated topic in today’s society, with proponents arguing for stricter regulations to reduce gun violence, while opponents advocate for the protection of Second Amendment rights. In this essay, I will be examining the specific aspect of universal background checks as a crucial measure…
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Thesis Statement on Gun Control
Table of contents Specific Examples Evidence from Academic Research Conclusion Gun control has been a highly debated topic in the United States for many years. With a long history of gun ownership and a strong tradition of the right to bear arms, the issue of has been a divisive one. This essay will explore the…
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Finding a Balance in Gun Ownership and Gun Control
When there are many acts of violence due to firearms, it leaves Americans having different opinions about guns. America definitely should have gun laws that can help protect people. Also, it is a right that American’s can own a gun. America should have a healthy balance of gun laws that can allow the right people…