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Warning Shots p. 6

The attempted assassination of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has reignited the long debate over guns in America.

 

CRITICAL THINKING

Why is such an amendment important in the nation's earliest years? because the new us had to defend its self against the British.

Who made up the 'militia' then?the militia was made by the U.S citizens 

How has the Supreme Court interpreted that language in recent decisions? individuals not just the militia can carry guns. 

Do you think there should be any restrictions on an individual's right to own and carry guns today? If so, what kind? well, yes and no because people these days are breaking in people house's and killing people there fore people should be able to carry a fire arm and people shouldn't because people can get a little crazy knowing they can carry a fire arm.

 

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Gun-control advocates say that Arizona's gun laws are too permissive. 

What do you think? i think people should be able to carry gun's to protect their safety. 

Should people be able to carry concealed weapons into restaurants and bars? yes and no because people intent to feel played and want to shoot and people should be able to defend their self.

On college campuses? Why or why not? not on college campuses because kids intend to get drunk and do things that end up getting them in trouble.

Why do you think more teens than adults support gun-control laws? more teens support gun-control because now teens want to blend in with the crowed.

What, if anything, do you think could have prevented the Tucson shootings?

How do you think gun-control supporters and opponents would answer this questions?

When describing her bill to ban large-volume gun magazines, Congresswomen Carolyn McCarthy, Democrat of New York, said, "This is not a gun-control bill. I like to use the word 'gun-safety bills.'"  What point do you think she was trying to make? Do you agree? yes because she is trying to make it a better place for the people to stayand im all with helping people and childrens.

 

DEBATE

Take a stand: Should the U.S. ban the sale of gun magazines that contain more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

 

 

WRITING PROMPT (Use this wikipage as the rough draft for your essay.  Your final draft will go on your blog. 2nd pd3rd pd. 4th pd)

Does the U.S. need tighter gun-control restrictions? Why or why not?

Draft an essay for a blog post that would persuade fellow citizens to agree with you. Support your arguments with facts and examples.  Use the chart below to help you compile useful facts for your response.

 

 

What happened to Congresswoman Giffords?
she was shoot in the head by jared loughner. 
What type of magazine clips were banned? and why?
gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds were banned as part of federal assault-weapons ban until that law exired in 2004.
How many people own handguns?
89 hand guns for every 100 people. 
What happened at Fort Hood?  
What percentage of high school students are in favor of stricter gun sale laws?
65% of high school students are in favor of stricter gun sale law.  
What percentage of Americans are in favor of stricter gun sale laws?
47% of americans are in favor of gun stricter gun sale law. 
Which states do not require a permit to carry a concealed weapon? alaska and vermont. 
What is the number of people who have died in U.S. from gun violence since 2007?
In 2007, more than  31,000 Americans died from gun violence, more than in ay country. 
What happened at Virginia Tech? A student gunman killed 33 people at Virginia Tech. 
What does the 1994 Brady law require?

 

Put your rough draft here.

WRITING PROMPT

(Use this wikipage as the rough draft for your essay.  Your final draft will go on your blog. 2nd pd3rd pd. 4th pd)

Does the U.S. need tighter gun-control restrictions? Why or why not?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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