Essay about Gun Advocates! The Crème of the Crop of Americans

Have you been told repeatedly that something is really dangerous? Have you been told to stay away and perhaps report things that seem risky? Have you learned that those things as time goes on aren’t as jeopardizing and are even beneficial to people? Gun ownership is an example of things that may seem threatening, but really isn’t. Legalizing gun ownership reduces the crime rate dramatically, is a Second Amendment right in the Constitution, and helps control animal populations from exploding out of control. Firstly, the claims that guns contributing to higher crime rates are completely over exaggerated. Most people are spoon-fed by the mainstream media that guns contribute to higher crime rates. In fact, in large cities like Chicago it†¦show more content†¦Secondly, the right to own guns in the Second Amendment of the Constitution is a privilege that is treasured and strongly believed by a majority of Americans. This right was made by our Founding Fathers in ord er to protect against an insolent and abusive federal government. Next, the Second Amendment has protected against criminals breaking into our homes. It has been a tradition for those that hunt. This right in the Constitution is a right that many countries don’t have and we are very fortunate to have such a right. However, there are individuals that say the Second Amendment should be obsolete. They believe it should be banned because of the theory that guns are unnecessary in the 21st century, people don’t hunt with guns in such frequency as some might’ve 50 or 100 years ago and because we have police officers, it’s not a priority to have a gun to secure our residences. These claims sound popular in theory, but it’s not the case. On the contrary, those who support the Second Amendment believe that the Second Amendment must always exist in order to maintain stability and tradition in American society. So which side is right? Read ahead and make a de cision for yourself. In the article, An Unambiguous Right, by Herbert W. Titus, he explains the reason for the Second Amendment. He believes that the function and logic behind the workings of the Second