2. It is our Constitutional right to bear arms; but with so
many violent acts committed with them, would it be
justified to take them away? Or are guns really the
problem? Before we ban the ownership of guns, we must
take the issues behind the violence into consideration.
3. . This is the document our country was founded on in
1787, and still abides by to this day.
Guns have been a staple in the American culture since
the country was founded & helped us fight for our
freedom
If guns are taken away from the people, will we truly
be able to defend ourselves?
4. "The only way to reduce
gun violence is to pass
laws that give citizens the
right to carry firearms.
Criminals are less likely
to commit violent acts if
they believe their victims
could be armed.“
-Phyllis Schlafly
5. Despite its peaceful reputation, Switzerland has
guns and other weapons “readily available” to
citizens who have an “easily obtained license”
In 2010, Switzerland had 53 cases of homicides
by guns, while the United States had 16,259.
Proving that it is not the laws that determine the
violence, it is the culture of the country.
6. Guns are a means of protection
To reduce the number of crimes in the country
the issues behind the violence must first be
addressed such as poverty, gangs, drug abuse
and mental illness.
Banning gun possession will not stop people
from obtaining them- it will only force people to
get them illegally.
7. Banning guns without addressing the issues behind the
person carrying the gun would not solve any problems.
We need to extend resources for people with the issues
causing the violence: therapy, counseling, rehab etc.
