Gun Control
Approving views on Gun Control:
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One way to look at this controversy, is to want to control guns, and maybe even ban them all together for citizens not currently serving in the army/war. Some people believe most violent crimes are committed with guns, therefore restricting gun ownership will likely reduce the number of such crimes. In addition, a crime victim who has a gun may be in more danger than an unarmed person since the criminal may kill in perceived self-defense. Many people still remember school shootings and other crimes involving guns even though they may have happened a while ago. Terrorism and other modern circumstances make guns more dangerous nowadays, giving all the more reason for controlling these weapons. Another point considered by many people is looking at the second amendment in the constitution. Although it stated that guns should be allowed for citizens, many people now believe it was targeting citizens serving in the war, militia, e.g. the National Guard, rather than individuals. These are some reasons why people want to control gun control and at some point maybe even ban these types of weapons altogether.
Disapproving views on Gun Control:
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Another way to look at this controversy, is to want citizens to legally posses guns, primarily for self defense. Although some citizens believe the cause of many crimes have to do with having access to guns, one could argue that Criminals will always find a way to obtain their guns, leaving law-abiding citizens without any weapons to use in defense. In addition, the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution of the United States if America protects the individual's right to gun ownership. Reasonable gun control & education steps can be put in place, for all citizens owning a gun, so an outright ban is unnecessary. Some people even believe that banning guns will create another potentially large source of organized criminal revenue, and a black market for guns will surely develop. These are some reasons why people want the right to legally own a gun and use it for self defense, as opposed to gun control and banning these types of weapons altogether!
My Opinion On Gun Control:
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I personally believe that guns should be controlled, and all citizens should NOT be allowed to legally posses a gun for simply self defense. I based this opinion on the above facts, after reading and considering both points of view. One reason why it should be controlled is, many shootings have been caused due to availability of guns and other weapons to criminals, and I believe that if guns were banned, there would be fewer criminal acts. In addition, if no citizens have access to weapons (other than those serving for their country) then the criminals wont be able to have guns either. If no criminals have guns, then I believe that there would be less violence throughout the nation. After reading and researching about gun control, I have an educated opinion that possession of guns/weapons should be controlled, if not banned!