Gun control

A very popular topic that has risen within the past couple years is that of gun control. With a rise in numerous school shootings, and other gun violence people have started making their voices heard. There are two sides of this argument just like any other issue. There are the extremes of where people want gun rights completely revoked and no access to them unless in military use. Then there is the other side where people clearly defend their second amendment right that of which to bear arms. I can understand the people who want to limit gun access due to all the innocent lives being lost in shootings. But the argument I have towards that is that the guns do not make the shooters killers, the shooters make the guns kill. Instead of getting rid of guns there should be more safety behind the purchasing of a firearm. Owners of these firearms should only be able to purchase one after extreme background tests and mental stability tests. If able to purchase firearms they should then be evaluated on where they plan to keep them in their household so they remain out of reach of children and limit disaster from happening. I do clearly think the regulations need to be more strict, but taking away guns as a whole is a clear violation of the second amendment and is wrong.

Abortion

There are several social justice issues that are currently in heated debates on whether or not to be legal. Such as same sex marriage, the legalization of marijuana, racism, and many more. Personally I believe that the most important one being abortion. There are two clear sides of this argument, one being that it should be legal and the parents own decision, and the other being that everyone born or un born deserves a chance at life. On the side that everyone deserves a chance at life is a very good argument because why shouldn’t one be able to live. The also state that it is against many religions to kill a baby. But personally I believe that it should be the parent’s own decision, because they know if they are ready to support a child or not. Everyone is living a different life and has their own problems they face. Accidents happen and the parents to be should be able to make the decision if they want the kid or not. The opposing side would say that the option of adoption is available, but some people may not be able to live with the idea of handing the kid off to another family. Another issue is that of a rape situation. In this case the victim could go about it a couple different ways. One being that she wants the kid and give it the world, another being that she wants to get passed it all and have no connection between her and the rapist and take the option of abortion, or give the kid up for adoption. Personally I believe that it should remain legal and let the parent decide based off their beliefs and view points. Listed below is a cite that I have received some viewpoints and ideas from.

http://www.lifenews.com/2013/07/08/no-other-social-issue-as-important-as-abortion-being-pro-life/

Author: Josh Brahm

Published: 7/8/2013

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