Our candidates for president have very unbalanced opinions on most of the political issues. This coming election will be one to remember because we have two very contrasting candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Gun control is the selling and the use of firearms for the citizens and it compares to the No-Fly List because this list deals with the traveling of suspected criminals. There are many issues needing to be solved, but Gun Control and the No-Fly list both have problems that stand out with many opinions and ideas.
Gun Control
With the issue of gun control, there tends to be many different inferences and questions about what Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are thinking, and what they are going to do to solve this problem. Donald
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The individuals on the no fly list are people who are suspected terrorists, that are not allowed to fly on a plane, or travel into or leave the United States. This list was made to prevent terrorists from being on planes, or traveling to other countries to do harm, and other reasons. The question is, should citizens on the no-fly list be able to purchase guns? Hillary Clinton doesn’t think they should be able to, and Donald Trump just wants to lock away the criminals, and let responsible people purchase guns. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have big voices in this political issue. “Clinton, June 13 (5:14 mark): “And I still am just totally bewildered by the Republican Congress’ refusal to block suspected terrorists from buying guns who are on the no-fly list.” (Lori Robertson) Hillary Clinton’s opinion is that they shouldn’t be able to purchase guns because they could potentially be doing more harm than good. Clinton also says, “Just what will it take for Congress to overcome the intimidation of the gun lobby and do something as sensible as making sure people on the terrorist watch list can't buy weapons?" (Heidi Przybyla) Clearly she thinks something needs to be done, and someone needs to step up and do something about it. As for the other candidate, Donald Trump, says, “If somebody is on a watch list and an enemy of state and we know it's an enemy of state, I would keep them away, absolutely." (Ontheissues.org) He would say that people on the No-Fly List may not purchase guns because they could harm the country, or other
The Republican Party is extremely supportive of all the laws for less gun control while the Democrats want more gun control. The Republicans have always been advocates of less gun control because of their belief in the Second Amendment. I believe the following quote from “Republican Views on Gun Control” (2013) sums up their ideology on the subject: “The GOP (“Grand Old Party”) is keen to point out that the Republican position on gun rights does not flow from a fondness for weapons, but from a fundamental principle that calls for upholding certain rights that the nation was built upon. Republicans believe that governmental regulation of firearms is largely unconstitutional and therefore, most gun laws are an infringement on the individual’s rights to bear arms. The dominant point made by Republicans in this regard is that the Second Amendment gives the right to the individual to protect himself, his family, and his property.” While I agree with the right to protect oneself and his or her family, I would have to side with the Democrats’ stance on gun control. I think people should be able to bear arms but not every single weapon needs to be in reach. For example, according to Republican Views (2013), in 1993, Bill Clinton passed the Federal Assault Weapons Ban which banned the manufacture of semi-automatic firearms that were defined as assault weapons for civilian use. I completely agree with this law because there is simply no need for an average civilian to own an assault rifle especially now days. Assault rifles over the last two decades have gotten lighter and more powerful, and there is simply no need to them to be in the hands of inexperienced people. People worrying about protecting themselves and their property can still purchase sniper rifles, shotguns, and pistols, which do the job perfectly well. Along with protection, people also like to use guns for hunting, and a
The Republican’s view on gun-control, “Republicans believe that governmental regulation of firearms is largely unconstitutional and therefore, most gun laws are an infringement on the individual’s rights to bear arms” (republicanviews). The republicans would like almost any American be able to buy and own a gun without too much gun regulations. The republicans believe that the governments regulations on firearms are unconstitutional an infringement on an individual 's basic rights. The republicans believe everyone had the right to defend them so self so they should own a gun to protect them and their families.
Both sides of gun control advocates believe that the safety of American citizens is the most important thing within the argument of the ban of guns, but they both have different views on how it should be handled.
News is all around us and is readily available to everyone. There are many flaws in the system that hurts the authenticity of the news when you see it. The media is indirectly part of the political system. Most news is either considered liberal or conservative by many.
In today’s society, there is plenty to talk about. Whether it be about the President, the weather change, there is always something to talk about. One of the major issues that has been talked about for an extended period of time is gun control and the issues that follow it. There are two specific articles that were chosen today; one of which from the Chicago Sun Times website, and the other from the New York Times.
President Barack Obama says we have an “obligation” to try anything that could save one child, but many people find this statement to be ridiculous. Gun control is thought of as a government policy or regulations to control or limit the sale and use of firearms. In the U.S. constitution, the 2nd Amendment states that a well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Inside America today, gun control is a major issue, especially in the political arena. People debate on the daily that not all things in society make it a safer place to live. The best intentions of America’s lawmakers often do not achieve the desired outcome; therefore, the nation
The continuing Mass Shootings in the United States has caused the gun control debate to intensify. While anti-gun control advocates say the Second Amendment guarantees each individual the right to bear arms, the pro-gun control group reads the Second Amendment as a collective right to bear arms; meaning organized militia are the only ones with that right. This essay will analyse the effectiveness of several different articles which present arguments for and against gun control.
Over the years the topic of gun control has turned out to be very polemic causing large debates, especially in the United States. A vast majority of people who are against gun control insist that is their right to own a gun mainly for self defense, while others who are for it, point out that it is not necessary to have access to certain guns like the military-style weapons therefore a ban should take place.
In America guns have been a part of the country’s society since it’s birth. Throughout history the citizens of the US have used firearms to protect the nation, protect their families, hunt for food and engage in sporting activities. The issue of Guns and gun control is complex. Weighing the rights and liberties of the individual against the welfare and safety of the public has always been a precarious balancing act. In the United States, gun control is one of these tumultuous issues that has both sides firmly entrenched in their positions. Those parties in favor of gun ownership and the freedom to use and keep arms, rely on the fact that the provision for such rights is enshrined in their constitution. In this climate of
The gun control issue has recently created a massive uproar throughout the U.S. due to some major horrific events such as the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007, where 32 people were killed, the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012 where 27 people were killed, mostly children, and the Columbine shooting in 1999 where 13 people were killed, (CNN) as well as many others. To some, it is a crime issue, to others it’s a right’s issue. It is, obviously, a safety issue, an education issue, a racial issue, and a political issue, among others, and within each of these issues there are those who want more gun control, the Democrats, and those who
The Founding Father wrote the second amendment to state, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed,” (Cornell University Law School). The topic of Gun Control has been coming up more and more in America as different events in different states affects people viewpoint on the topic of Gun Control. In the past few years there have been shootings in Elementary schools, High School, Colleges, Movie Theaters and even on our armed forces bases. As this country is moving into electing out 45th president, they need to be able to address the issue of how the topic of Gun Control in the upcoming years.
With the topic of gun control comes a widely split crowd. There are those that believe that gun control is necessary for decreasing crime and making a nation a safer place to live. And on the other end of the spectrum, they are those that speak of how anti-gun control is what would make our nation a safer place to live. After all, ?Would a person be as likely to break into another family's home knowing that the family has means of personal protection?? (Warren 308). ?Most everyone will agree that felons, addicts, morons, juveniles, alcoholics, the mentally incompetent, and others in whose hands even an ice pick or a baseball bat becomes a deadly weapon, should be denied a gun.? (Selib 202) However, what about those individuals that are
Currently in the United States, there is a large debate going on about what we should do about gun control. This issue played a large role in the recent election of our president Donald Trump. In this issue, there are two sides as well as a middle section that agrees slightly with both sides. On the extreme sides of the issue, some people believe that guns should be completely not allowed in the United States, while some believe there should be no regulation whatsoever due to the second amendment rights given to us by our forefathers. Then there are the people in the middle who believe there should be some regulation, such as background checks when you purchase
Gun Control With the possible exception of abortion, no other current issue has split the country in two like the debate surrounding gun control. Both sides are equally adamant. The pro gun side, as represented by the National Rifle Association, continues to oppose all gun control measures primarily on the grounds that any law restricting gun ownership is unconstitutional....
In 1649, military commander, Oliver Cromwell, invaded Ireland. His invasion led to the series of massacres, plague, and famine that would weaken the native presence in Ireland for years to come. Cromwell had an extremely powerful influence over the British army allowing him to rise to become one of the greatest military leaders of his day. Oliver Cromwell’s political power can be contributed to his charisma and extremely strong belief system.