Gun Control: The Good , The Bad, and The Ugly

Gun Controversies in the United States

If there is one topic that boils the blood of Americans, it's gun control issues. There is so much controversies over whether or not having more gun control laws are really worth it. There is no easy way to answer the question of gun control because, both sides of the argument have made very valid point and have compelling evidence supporting their claims. The ultimate decision goes to you.

I read an article from bigthink.com that stated, "guns undermine liberty." I thought that was a very interesting idea. 

“Guns pose a monumental challenge to freedom, and particular, the liberty that is the hallmark of any democracy worthy of the name — that is, freedom of speech. Guns do communicate, after all, but in a way that is contrary to free speech aspirations: for, guns chasten speech.”

Guns put out the impression of authority. As anyone that happens to have a gun has the upper hand in almost any situation. There is no use in trying to make someone see your point if the other party is making it known that if they don't like what you have to say they can easily end that conversation at a moment's notice. By arming citizens with guns, you are promoting, or some would say enforcing a certain way of life. One that makes people think twice about what they say and how they act. It's the people's right to say and act as the deem necessary, as long as it is not implementing harm onto other's. This is known as freedom to speech and the pursuit of happiness. Pro-gun control advocates could argue that arming citizens is sending a message to the government that if the government does something the citizens doesn't like, that could be grounds for an all out rebellion. Pro-gun control advocates are saying we need to portray a trusting community towards our government. 

People in the Middle East must think us as Americans, are acting pretty senseless with this gun control issue. In countries where there is civil wars, radical rebels, brutal religious factions, and corrupt governments, people see the value of well armed citizens protecting themselves. Helpless citizens of Mexico, South America, and other African Nations, where brutal murders of men, women, and children take place would welcome guns to protect themselves and their families. "Armed citizens fought back the tyrannical rule of the Motherland with muskets and gunpowder, not with the Declaration of Independence on a piece of paper." (The Huffington Post) Before America was settled, no man had any hope of surviving or protecting their families with out his gun. Why do we have such high controversies in the U.S. over gun control, when guns are not the leading cause of death?

Motor vehicles are the leading cause of death in the U.S. Why is it that guns are getting such a bad rap when motor vehicle deaths are right in the same area? According to the chart of "Gun Deaths Compared to Motor Vehicle Deaths from 1999 to 2014" vehicle deaths have been the leading cause of deaths in America. Now guns are getting up there in numbers but vehicles still take first above guns. Why are we not allowing more strict vehicle regulations and tests to be done? Should there be less vehicles and have more people walking or riding bikes? See, it's little comparisons like this that make these arguments go anyway.

Mossa, Tauriq. ThinkBig.com Two Important Arguments From Both "Side" of the Gun Debate. Over      1 year ago.http://bigthink.com/against-the-new-taboo/two-important-arguments-from-both-sides-of-     the-gun-debate. 01 Oct.,2016.

Almonte, Mario. In Gun Control Controversy, Can Americans Handle the Truth?    thehuffingtonpost.com. 13 May,2015 Updated 13                                           May,2016. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mario-almonte/in-gun-control-controversy-can-americans-handle-the-truth_b_7267134.html. 01 Oct., 2016.

Violence Policy Center. Gun Deaths Compared to Motor Vehicle Deaths.http://www.vpc.org/regulating-the-gun-industry/gun-deaths-compared-to-motor-vehicle-deaths/. 01 Oct. 2016.