Vehicles of Destruction

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This paper discusses both sides of the argument of gun control and concludes that better control is essential. It first looks at the original intention of the 2nd amendment. It then discusses how many children have easy access to firearms. The 1939 case and court ruling of "US vs. Miller" is discussed which rejected the view that the second amendment was intended as protection of an individual's right to bear arms. It also explains the concept of criminalization of bearing arms.

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"Gun control has been a hot topic from as far back as most of us can remember. Today, due to several high profile events in the last few years, and the fact that our prospective presidential candidates are publicly taking stands, it is commonly seen in the news. Unfortunately, it takes a "Columbine" or drive-by shooting to open the nation's eyes, and to draw attention to what should be one of the most important issues in America today. Just a few months ago, one such horrifying incident happened at a church just a few miles away from the TCU campus. As a result of peoples' ignorance, thousands of lives have been lost and it's time to put a stop to this bloodshed. Many people in support of the ownership of guns don't see the effect that they have on our children. They argue that the right to own guns is granted to us by the Constitution, they say that guns are necessary for personal protection, and that if guns were illegalized people could buy them illegally regardless."

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