Abstract This paper examines the difficult transition of adolescents, as seen in the novel "The Man Who Was Almost a Man" by Richard Wright. It summarizes the story and the main character's gun use. The paper investigates what is masculinity and what makes a man a man.
From the Paper "The theme of "The Man Who Was Almost A Man" is masculinity and what makes a man a man. In an essay about gender in literary works, Jehlen recognizes that masculinity is not something men have but something they "construct" (Jehlen 270). Dave's construction of this masculinity is the theme of ?The Man Who Was Almost A Man.? The first point that suggests that Dave is not really a man, is his means of attaining the gun."
Abstract This paper looks at the three major arguments of gun-control advocates and disproves them one by one. The major arguments are - more guns, more crimes; possible accidental deaths and criminal access to guns.
Thesis: Despite the good intentions of gun control advocates, their means in attaining what they want are entirely misguided and misinformed.
Table of Contents
Accidental Death
Child killed by ownership of firearm
Suicide in relation to ownership of firearms
More Guns More Crime
Gun ownership as a crime prevention
Gun ownership for self-defense is most common
Gun ownership as a deterrent to tyranny
Criminal Acquisitions of Guns Limiting the attainability legally of guns only limits law-abiding citizens
Criminals acquire guns on black market
Brady Laws do nothing to deter criminal misuse
From the Paper "Gun Control has been a center issue in American Politics for quite some time. Advocates of Gun Control often state the hazards of owning guns and their constant use in criminal activity. The ultimate solution for these people is to completely eliminate the right of an individual to own a gun. On the other hand, the Anti-Gun Control advocates state that people are responsible for their own actions and that the existence of the gun is not what causes crime, or accidental death. So despite the good intentions of Gun Control advocates, their means in attaining what they want are entirely misguided and misinformed."
Abstract This paper discusses the idea of eliminating guns in society, noting that there are alternatives to violence that must be pursued. Polls suggest that a large number of Americans, and a clear majority in some states, favor gun control or even the elimination of guns from some regions. According to this paper, gun advocates cite the Second Amendment and hold that guns therefore cannot be eliminated or even controlled. The fact is that the elimination of most guns would certainly reduce gun deaths, reduce much street crime, and eliminate the many gun accidents that occur each year.
From the Paper "Gun control in some degree is essential in a society as awash in guns as ours, and the argument that we need guns for hunting has nothing to do with handguns. In a democratic society, there are alternatives to violence that must be pursued. The problem with absolutists is that they cannot lose an argument or admit defeat, and this is an anti-democratic view."
Abstract This paper states that anti-gun proponents argue that individuals who own guns are more likely to commit crimes than those that do not own guns and therefore, there is an overall increased incidence of crime. The author points out that proponents of gun use argue the opposite, addressing the necessity for increased gun ownership due to the ability of this theory to reduce the level of crimes committed. The paper concludes that increased gun ownership is not beneficial to the reduction of crime in modern society due to a wide variety of factors.
From the Paper "In modern society, there has been a heated debate for many years regarding the use of guns in daily living. Many opponents of gun use will argue that there is no tried and true reason for the general public to own and operate guns in dire circumstances. However, proponents of gun use will argue the opposite, addressing the necessity for increased gun ownership due to the ability of this theory to reduce the level of crimes committed. One advocate of this theory is John Lott, who has written a number of best-selling novels regarding the importance of guns and their significance to a safer, less crime-filled environment. The following discussion will argue that increased gun ownership is not beneficial to the reduction of crime in modern society due to a wide variety of factors."
Abstract This research paper examines and analyzes the economic costs and benefits of gun control in the United States. The positions of gun control advocates and the gun lobby are compared and conclusions reached accordingly.
Abstract This paper surveys arguments made in favor of and against gun control in the United States. It discusses the second amendment argument made by gun rights advocates. The author also explores the impact of gun control laws on violence.
From the Paper "The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees 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. Today many people argue that ..."
Abstract The following paper outlines US aviation gun laws as they existed prior to 9/11 and how they stand today in the age of Homeland Security and global terrorism. The paper then examines the legal issues involved in changing America's gun aviation laws in the aftermath of the brutal attacks of 9/11. From there, the paper looks carefully at how the transformation of America's aviation gun laws profoundly changed the traveling experience of ordinary Americans. Finally, this paper summarizes the pertinent legal issues and it will conclude with an explication of why the recently-enacted gun laws are not only permissible, but entirely desirable.
Abstract This paper looks at the strong debate raging between those who believe in gun control and those who believe in gun rights and then proceeds to make the argument that children dying from guns should speak loudly that gun control is vital in saving the lives of children and others.
From the Paper "A six-year-old girl brings a gun to school and shoots a six-year-old (School Deaths). Another example of tragedy involving guns is a high school student who shoots three members of his own family and two other people before he finally kills himself (Wilson). These are two examples of children that obtain guns to shoot others. In the 1999-2000 school year, there were ten shootings. Personally, if one child dies because of a gun it is too many."
Abstract The paper addresses the political and social climate leading up to the gun bans put into effect during President Clinton's term in office and explains how the intense crime wave from which the nation was suffering led to an emotional appeal for gun control from gun control advocates. The paper explores the background, provisions and constitutional validity of the Brady Bill, the Assault Weapons Ban and Bureau of Alcohol Firearms and Tobacco (BATF) regulations. The paper notes the limited measure of success from the Assault Weapons Ban but then shows where and how the Assault Weapons Ban failed. The paper emphasizes how the pro-control polices and legislation of the Clinton Administration were ultimately unsuccessful in achieving their desired results.
Outline:
Section I: Introduction
Section II: National Sentiments Leading to Gun Bans
Section III: Brady Bill
Section IV: Assault Weapons Ban and BATF Regulations
Section V: Where the Bans Achieved Success
Section VI: Where and How the Assault Weapons Ban Failed
Section VII: Conclusion
From the Paper "Through the 1980s, the American people suffered through a crime wave that was peppered with headline grabbing mass shootings perpetrated with the assistance of media-dubbed "assault weapons." The American people turned in fear to their government, demanding comprehensive crime control. Groups such as the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, formed from Handgun Control Inc., pushed strongly for gun control, launching nationwide campaigns to increase the registration, restriction, and government control of firearms. The results from this push for control were varied pieces of legislation which were passed in multiple states, but the culmination of the efforts for more gun control were manifested in the laws passed during and the policies practiced by the administration of President Clinton."
Abstract This paper looks at the causes and reasons behind armed conflict in the streets of our cities, making reference to several examples of armed violence. The writer contends that gun-control is not the answer to the nation's ills. The writer suggests that stricter gun control laws are the result of unsubstantiated fears, promulgated by the mass media. Finally this paper suggests that guns are the scapegoat for all human ills.
From the Paper "We do not have all of the answers to suicide, murder, and teen violence, but it is clear from the statistical proof that gun control is not the answer. We need to look at the reasons why people are compelled to do these things. Before the invent of gunpowder, there was still suicide, murder and teen violence. Perhaps the answers to these dilemmas lie somewhere deeper inside us. Perhaps the answer lies in our ability to love one another, instead of blaming guns for the hatred within."
Abstract This paper discusses the more recent incidents of violence led to by loose gun control laws, such as school shootings. It discusses the problems with the current situation and deals with the holes in the laws which allow dangerous people to purchase guns. It suggests possible ways to fix the problem.
From the Paper "America is considered to be the greatest nation in the world. Despite such prosperity, America still faces many problems, one of the biggest being gun control. Despite many rules regulation gun sales, guns can be easily attained by anyone who wants. Unfortunately, the government can?t outlaw people from keeping guns in their homes because of the 2nd Amendment which gives citizens of the United States the right to bear arms. The government has been attempting to control gun violence, but to no avail."
Abstract This paper addresses the question as to why the federal and state regulatory regime on guns remains so weak even though most American consistently and decisively support stronger national gun control laws. The paper considers the question in the context of single-issue voters and the historical background of the Second Amendment.
Abstract In this article, the writer examines the gun control debate in the United States of America. The writer provides a review of the studies that relate to that debate. The history of gun control as an issue in American society is discussed in this paper. The writer argues that gun control policies should not be expanded and presents both sides of the control argument.
From the Paper "Gun control has been a prominent issue in American politics since Revolutionary War. The Founding Fathers gave American citizens the right to bear arms in the Second Amendment to the Constitution. The debate over the government's ability to regulate the sale and use of guns can be most simply stated as a fundamental conflict between the rights of the citizen versus the need of the government to assure public safety. Opponents of gun control believe that any infringement of an individual's right to bear arms is unconstitutional and ... "
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Abstract The paper discusses the controversial and passionate political and social debate of gun control. The paper examines how shootings were occurring with seeming regularity in the United States schools with gang violence harming communities and innocent bystanders. The paper further discusses how gun advocacy groups are funding politicians and how anti-gun activists can promote their cause.
From the Paper Throughout the 1990s and the earlier parts of the twenty-first century, it would seem that one of the more controversial and passionate political and social debates was gun control. With shootings occurring with seeming regularity in United States' schools, with gang violence harming communities and innocent bystanders, and with a politically liberal majority in power, talk of controlling access to firearms, at least certain more dangerous models and types, was commonplace. Yet, things have changed in the past few years. The nation is now in the control of politically conservative individuals and interests, who are backed and funded by gun advocacy groups, as well as put in place by a seeming popular majority of those who embrace their right to bear arms and do not want this right curtailed. So, in this new atmosphere of gun toting, what are those who feel the need to legislate stricter gun laws to do?
Abstract This paper examines the argument espoused by gun control advocates that gun control and licensing measures in the United States represent a political solution to avert the loss of lives due to handguns and firearm use. The paper suggests that these gun control advocates have long utilized an alternate reading of the Constitution's Second Amendment to argue that the Constitution itself does not permit individual firearm ownership and that therefore the right to bear arms is a misguided interpretation of the Constitution.
