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 new US had to defend itself against the British.
- How has the Supreme Court interpreted that language in recent decisions? All individuals can carry firearms.
- Do you think there should be any restrictions on an individual's right to own and carry guns today? If so, what kind?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- Gun-control advocates say that Arizona's gun laws are too permissive.
- What do you think?I think their laws give too much freedom and anything can happen to get somebody hurt.
- Should people be able to carry concealed weapons into restaurants and bars?No
- On college campuses? Why or why not?No because They can be mad that day and loose all control and shoot anyone.
- Why do you think more teens than adults support gun-control laws? Adults probally think they have more control over the issue.
- What, if anything, do you think could have prevented the Tucson shootings?Yes , if people would stop taking guns irresponible.
- How do you think gun-control supporters and opponents would answer this questions?The same way i answered the 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?I think it's true be
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 pd. 3rd 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?
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Giffords was shot in the head last month. |
What type of magazine clips were banned? and why?
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The ones that hold more than 10 rounds were banned because it was a federal assault weapon ban. |
How many people own handguns?
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There was 280 million people. |
What happened at Fort Hood? |
An army opended fire on a crowd killing 13 and wounded about 30. |
What percentage of high school students are in favor of stricter gun sale laws?
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65% of high school student. |
What percentage of Americans are in favor of stricter gun sale laws?
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47% of americans say it should be strict. |
Which states do not require a permit to carry a concealed weapon? |
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What is the number of people who have died in U.S. from gun violence since 2007?
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31,244 people died in the u.s. from the gun fight in 2007 |
What happened at Virginia Tech? |
April 2007 33 people were killed |
What does the 1994 Brady law require? |
A natinal background check |
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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 pd. 3rd pd. 4th pd)
Does the U.S. need tighter gun-control restrictions? Why or why not?
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