Photo courtesy of Augustas Didžgalvis, Wikipedia The proliferation of firearms in the United States arms both law abiding citizens and criminals/dangerous vigilantes. American vigilantes intend to facilitate the capturing or subduing of criminals, but an environment that encourages private citizens to act as a law enforcer is a dangerous one. […]
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Clinton’s Will to Compromise Rights is Unpresidential
Photo courtesy of Jim Swinson, Flickr The Second Amendment to the US Constitution states that “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to bear arms, shall not be infringed.” These 26 words have been interpreted by the two political parties […]
The Candidates’ Current Stance on Gun Control
Photo courtesy of M&R Glasgow, Flickr The second amendment and gun control have been a large part of this year’s election. Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have established a clear position on their respective gun control policies. Major points brought up by both candidates involve combatting armed criminals, mentally […]
Gun Control Measures Needed for National Security
Photo courtesy of Keary O, Flickr San Bernardino. Colorado Springs. Newtown. Sandy Hook. These towns are just a few on the ever-growing list of mass shooting locations in the United States. Gun violence has been an issue in this country for years. The Huffington Post reported, “15 of the 25 […]