There are many topics that have divided our Nation over the past two centuries but gun control is unique in that it is an issue that does not discriminate. Innocent Americans are dying every day at the hands of people who have obtained a gun whether or not they were "fit" to be carrying a weapon. As we have seen over the past several years victims of gun violence are of all races, income levels, children and adults, male and female. There are two central arguments that go along with gun control; the Second Amendment and the ease of the process in purchasing a gun.
The Second Amendment entitles every American the Right to Bear Arms, but what was the true intent of the Constitutional Congress in 1787 when it comes to the writing and meaning of the Second Amendment? The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads: "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." In 1787, Our Fore Fathers were concerned because the British and French for that matter still had troops in North America. If the States needed to raise or sustain a Militia, then individuals could respond quickly if there was a need. Hence most male adult citizens owned a gun and keep it in their homes.
The other premise behind the Amendment was to protect Americans from being forced Ito oppression, i.e a foreign army could not force a citizen out of their house and take away their possessions. There is no way James Madison could have predicted the advancements in technology and way of life in 2015 America. The second argument taking place is the "ease" of obtaining a weapon. The background checks and waiting periods in each State are weak and insufficient at best. Every day there are news stories of school children being shot, police shooting unarmed individuals and individuals retaliating. Massacres are even happening at movie theaters!
It's time for citizens to demand our Federal Government take control of this issue and make our cities, towns, and homes safe again. Unfortunately, gun possession is here to stay, but the process needs to be overhauled. Americans need to realize that ALL LIVES MATTER! Whether you are black, white, male, female, homosexual, heterosexual, transgender,Republican or Democrat ALL LIVES MATTER!! Guns don't discriminate but people holding them do.
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