User talk:Cici Ashley

Gun Control

The United States is dealing with the one going debate about stricter gun control laws. So far, there are states that have implemented stricter gun laws such as making the public pay for background checks or making private dealers distribute background checks for all parties. There have been a few recent shooting massacres that have left American citizens devastated. Adam Lanza, the gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Connecticut and James Holmes, the shooter in the Aurora movie theater are two examples as to why stricter gun laws may not be applicable. James Holmes bought all of the weapons, attachments, and body armor used legally. There were several purchases made online, but no red flags we brought up. Adam Lanza managed to get a hold of the weapons used in the elementary school by stealing. The mother of Adam Lanza, Nancy Lanza, was murdered and the following guns; two handguns and a semi-automatic rifle were stolen. There are also statistics proving how handguns are the main issue, not military style weapons, yet assault rifles may possibly be banned. There have also been convicted felons that challenge the constitutionality of the second amendment by stating how the right applies to everyone, including convicted felons. The convicted felon is Glen Draughter, and the dispute as to whether or not his second amendment right is violated under the federal law will soon be distinguished in a final Supreme Court ruling. All in all, there are several factors that have left several Americans in a debate about how to proceed with the gun control battle.

Cici Ashley (talk) 11:46, 29 April 2013 (UTC)Cici Ashley Cici Ashley (talk) 11:46, 29 April 2013 (UTC) also known as Cierra Hewitt