MASSive Head Ache

8/27/2018

Another mass shooting. This time, over a video game tournament.

There is something terribly wrong in a world where people feel like they have the absolute right to get angry and have a grown up fit and then kill people because they were either not taught a basic kindergarten-level rule: you win some, you lose some.

That's exactly what appears to be the case for shooting suspect David Katz. On Sunday, August 26, 2018, Katz attended a Madden Football video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, apparently lost the tournament, then using a handgun, allegedly killed two people and injured nine others.

No one knows why he did it. It doesn't matter why he did it. Knowing why may help to wrap your mind around things, but ultimately, "why" is just a bandage. It doesn't heal the hurt. Thinking about the whys, solutions and what-ifs only adds to the coffin of carnage and makes for a massive headache trying to figure out how to move forward or what to do about guns and people with guns to prevent the next mass shooting.

As Katz's smoking gun cools from his mass murders committed with a gun, what will we do and who will we blame? The guns? The people with guns? The government? Each other?

Read the commentary above, then comment on the following: "To what extent do gun control laws violate The Second Amendment Rights of some in order to protect the country from those who snub their noses at the law?"

1. INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.

2. Respond in no more than seven (7) sentences and no less than five (5).

3. You MUST respond to at least TWO other posts from any student. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

Be sure to--

Be clear about your position
Provide specific support for your argument
Use rhetorical devices and other grammar elements
Write EPIC Content-Engaging, Powerful, Informative, Creative

CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school or your parents with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

Due: Fri., August 31, 2018 11:59 p.m. CST

I. Florence 8th

8/27/2018 06:53:36 pm

As a country, mass shootings conducted by young white men have become all too real and well accustomed to. To end this problem, firearms should not be granted to people who have and or are legally responsible for people who have shown cases of violence in and or out of school, psychiatric problems, troubled background, social withdrawal, and bullying in school. If not all then some of the characteristics listed above have been demonstrated in almost all recent American school shooters and other mass shooters. For this to happen stringent laws must be implemented into the selling and purchasing of a firearm. For example, the banning of the purchasing and selling of assault rifles. Assault rifles are military grade weapons that should only be used by authorized military personnel in times of infantry, FBI, and police.

K. Brown 8th

8/29/2018 05:47:34 pm

Certain guns such as Assault rifles shouldn't be should to the public because you are right, they are honestly military grade guns and those of the public should have no use for them. Now on the of not granting guns to those in the right mind and such, that is kinda already the implemented law. They do background checks, but in the case of school shootings a lot of the shooters are teens with no record. Not only this but a lot of guns come into America illegally, such as ghost guns. Ghost guns are when they are purchased off the internet illegally and people assemble them on their own, which renders them basically impossible for the government to track. Not only that but guns get sold around and put in pawn shops again and again and then the markings get scratched and then they are nearly impossible to track.

J. Griffith 2nd period

9/7/2018 05:30:55 pm

I agree that assault rifles shouldn't be provided to the community. The assault rifles primary use is in the military. Anyone, who is not in the military, or isn't a military veteran should not have possession of an assault rifle. There might be a shortage on guns in the military and this might be one of the causes of why they might not have enough guns.

M. Sanchez 6th pd.

8/30/2018 06:48:58 pm

Yes it is true, people with such backgrounds/experiences should not be able to purchase a gun. However, many young privileged kids know that they can easily get their background cleared with a small amount of money if they know the right people. There are many types of guns that normal citizens should not be able to use even if they do not fall into any those categories,but its up to the government to implement new rules that will make it impossible for them to sell those types of weapons.

jamaya chandler 6th period

8/31/2018 10:14:47 pm

Putting a restriction on certain types of guns won't stop mass shooting from occurring. There is more than one type of gun that can injure and kill. All guns have the ability to be hazardous and fatal if not used with caution. Although I think it could help overall, I don't believe it is enough to lower the rate at which a mass will occur.

J. Wolfe 2nd Period

8/30/2018 09:47:37 pm

I agree with you on the fact that guns should not be allowed or permitted to people that have shown signs of psychiatric problems in the past since they are obviously not right in the head and do not need a weapon of destruction in their arsenal. If all they are going to say after every mass shooting is that they were mentally ill as an excuse, to stop that, just don’t give them guns. I also believe that no civilian absolutely NEEDS an assault rifile to protect themselves since we are not in war and a handgun is just fine.

J. Maple 8th

8/31/2018 06:25:05 pm

I agree. Background and medical checks should become a requirement when people are being given a liscense. Also, assault rifles shouldn’t be so readily available for the public to buy and sell.

J. Perez 6th period

8/31/2018 06:25:34 pm

I agree there should be laws that limit who can purchase weapons along with background checks and added security but there are cases where people gain access to weapons illegally by stealing them from those who have them or by borrowing them. Not to mention the fact that guns and other weapons are being smuggled into the US. Now if the US were to pay more attention to smuggling and increasing security when purchasing weapons they could at least have some leverage over the issue. So by making it harder to get guns, there will be fewer guns out in curculation. This might not stop dangerous people from getting their hands on guns but it at least makes it more difficult.

Kanieya Phillips 6th

8/31/2018 11:27:42 pm

I most definitely agree with this because if the government make it harder to get a gun there may be less shootings . Yes some will find illegal ways but if it’s hard for them to bet around then it’ll take time for them to steal it . For shooting that happen I feel as if that person don’t have a gun license they should be sent straight to jail .

K Allen

8/31/2018 10:09:33 pm

I agree with your statement there honestly should be limitations and rules on purchasing a fire arm.

B. Haynes 8th

8/31/2018 10:35:54 pm

I agree. Military grade weapons such as assault rifles should not be sold the public considering those are weapons of mass destruction. Perhaps if these types of weapons were not sold, gun violence would not be as terrible as it is in America. There is no need for a civilian to have a military grade weapon at all.

R.H 6th

8/31/2018 10:57:30 pm

I am most certain they should have those fund just for military. That is great implying that if you see a background or history of disobedient behavior. It should definitely be under watch and investigated

T. Young 6th

8/31/2018 11:17:02 pm

I disagree about your first point about basically looking for the signs of most shooters or their track record. However, most don’t report bullying or anything dealing with their problems so that meaning you can’t really detect that. Also, I do agree that there should be stricter laws on military weapons because those are the ones that school shooters use the most.

S.Johnson 8th

8/31/2018 11:18:42 pm

I agree that weapons such as rifles should not be handed to the public because of it powerful force and use. Also your examples of making a strong background ensures that the future could be better for everyone.

J. Griffith 2nd period

9/7/2018 05:01:49 pm

I agree that most of the shootings are usually conducted by young white men. It could also be the fact that they were granted firearms at a young age. The problem is there must not have been an age restriction on how old one must be to carry a gun or use it properly. Firearms are used as a last line of defense, its just the age they have isn't justified in the bill of rights. We as people have a right to bare arms, but there was not a certain age limit you to be in order to carry one.

K. Brown 8th

8/29/2018 06:06:04 pm

The ability to track guns is a very hard one, seeing as the flow of guns can either come legally or illegally. Then you have people who are quite defensive about their right to possess guns, which I feel that people should have the right to protect themselves. Though a normal citizen does not need military grade guns to keep themselves safe nor do they need an Armageddon of guns like the fallout is approaching. This paired with the fact that in America you have to be 18 to purchase a rifle or shotgun but 21 to purchase a pistol, is just a sign that America has gone too long with poorly designed gun laws. Restrictions need to be set but this also doesn't stop the fact that illegal and stronger guns have been leaking into the states. To actually have a grasp on gun control we will need to have better way of tracking and locating guns, and having the ability to follow the stream of illegal gun trade. Which at this point seems a bit hard to achieve,

Diana T. 8th pd

8/30/2018 05:01:41 pm

I coincide with your argument, restricting the age limit from 21+ for alcohol didn't prevent alcohol abuse from teenagers. Instead it build up the hype there is for alcohol, teenagers are going to desire what they can't obtai.

K. Brown 8th pd

9/7/2018 05:52:26 pm

I never stated that age restriction should be 21+, just that when was the last time someone did a mass shooting with only a pistol? Of course the hype builds from the fact of restrictions, but why would an 18 year old need a shotgun or rifle. These guns are designed for more impact than a pistol, but in a year or so many high school students will have access to them. I wanted to point out the backwards system that we have in place.

I.Florence 8th

8/30/2018 06:43:32 pm

The poor gun laws of America are finally showing. It is unfortunate that it takes mass shootings for America to realize that our gun laws are weak.

N.Medina 6th

8/30/2018 10:41:05 pm

I strongly agree that people should have the right to protect themselves and own a weapon. However, stopping the sells of military grade weapons is a hard thing to do because many people gain access to weapons illegally and somehow find their way around the law.

D Parker 8th

8/31/2018 07:51:29 am

"This paired with the fact that in America you have to be 18 to purchase a rifle or shotgun but 21 to purchase a pistol, is just a sign that America has gone too long with poorly designed gun laws. "

This stuck out to me. When someone is 18, they're adults legally and old enough to possess items that can cause harm to others and praised for knowing how to use dangerous weapons but not old enough to choose to drink responsibly and are scolded for underage drinking. This really sticks with me and makes me aware of how disgusting gun laws are. Before this moment, I thought you had to be over 21 to have guns but I was mistaken.

R.H

8/31/2018 07:22:43 pm

I’m certain a gun is not something someone should always run to when it comes to self defense. It’s such a brutal and fatal weapon. And tracking guns might not be the best way or helpful to stopping anyone armed to fire at all innocent people any place or time.

K. Allen 8th

8/31/2018 10:12:58 pm

Knowing that you can purchase a fire arm at the age of 18 really sickens me. This shows that the United States does not care as a whole.

J. Maple 8th

8/29/2018 08:15:30 pm

Mass shootings are on their way to becoming the norm of society in the US. Schools and public places are increasing their security measures to accommodate this norm. Rights are the most important aspect of the country, and is what shapes American society and values. To protect all rights, the second amendment shouldn’t be violated in any way. What needs to be amended are the laws that protect gun ownership. There should be strict parameters when it comes to accessing liscenses and any type of automated weapon. These parameters will make it harder for people access more affordable weapons that are sold in stores.

Mia. T 1st period

8/30/2018 07:09:24 pm

I agree to the statement being because changing the amendment won’t stop those handful of people from not obeying it and yes consequences are to be placed to one who doesn’t follow the amendment but not everyone who breaks rules or laws aren’t seen nor caught.. a mindset stable enough to with stand laws it hard to find in society today

I. Chancellor 7/8th period

8/31/2018 04:30:46 pm

With all honesty, this is the best option, when trying to limit or halt, mass shootings in America. That is so true, because America is a country of laws, that is led by a Constitution and the people. In disagreement, America should try to rectify the Second Amendment. With all honesty, you still are violating the Second Amendment, in a good way, by placing simple deterrents on people, who try to buy guns. In conclusion, rectifying the Second Amendment, will help us in the future, by limiting or halting, mass shootings.

T.falls 6th

8/31/2018 10:47:23 pm

Why should school shootings become a norm, parents shouldn’t have to be scared to send their kids to school when school “should” be a safe place. I also agree with you that there should be stricter regulations when it comes to accessing weapons because that would cut down on some of the violence because, they wouldn’t have easy access to weapons.

DaTricia Gadson 6th

8/29/2018 09:42:28 pm

Massive shooting has became a known problem in the U.S and haven't yet been solved. As a amendment to protect your self there should still be certain restriction to carry a gun then just a license. There are some people who whether not control their anger and personal problems and solve it in a violent manner. Therefore the government should add background checks and other methods to check if the person is reliable to purchase a gun. Prior to these situations more shooting are more then likely to happen until resolved.

T.falls

8/29/2018 09:54:07 pm

In your response you said mass shootings is a problem that hasn’t been solved yet but how do you solve a problem that happens randomly. Also I agree with the fact that background checks should be required before the purchase of a gun but at the same time if a felon wants a gun there just going to find an illegal way to get a gun.

T.Harris

8/29/2018 11:17:53 pm

Just because the government add background checks doesn't mean guns can not be sold on the black market. There are many people armed illegally the government cant resolve a problem that cant be stopped. it can only slow the crime rate down because there will not be as many access to these weapons if the background checks are useful as thought to be.

T. Jones 2nd

9/7/2018 06:17:35 pm

I agree with you. Those who want guns will find a way around whatever is in place to purchase them a gun. Also, how will adding a background check help ? A person who doesn’t have a weapon has probably never committed a crime. When they go out & buy these weapons, I’m sure they are not just buying a weapon to admire it. They are getting it to protect themselves.. meaning they are ready to shoot anyway who they may feel “threatened” by.

Mia.T 1st period

8/30/2018 07:36:52 pm

To this state statement I agree.. we can’t control how a person thinks nor their actions so we must arrange things to fit the common problems in today’s world not just necessarily change a whole amendment that probably would make these situations 10x worse than as is

Estevan Salas

8/31/2018 12:53:27 pm

I agree with this statement because background checks are necessary. It is too easy to get guns in this country and this is what causes the mas shootings that take so many lifes.

jamaya chandler

8/31/2018 10:23:55 pm

I disagree. It is not the ease that comes with getting a gun that causes the mass shootings, it's the people and the intentions they may have or may not know they have with them.

T. Jones 2nd

9/7/2018 06:21:57 pm

What exactly will a background check require or prevent ? They allow kids as young as 9 to shoot at a gun range as long as a parent is with them.

T. Young

8/31/2018 10:43:14 pm

I agree with your statement because now a days people are just going into gun shops and receiving guns without going threw proper procedures. For the government to allow no background checks or any psychological problems to be evaluated is very distasteful.

T.Falls

8/29/2018 09:47:57 pm

The second amendment was created and added to the bill of rights in 1791 giving the right to keep and bear arms. That was 227 year ago times have changed drastically with the change in time comes a need for a change in the amendment, the government should vote to ratify the amendment to fit the type society we live in today. The right to bear arms should give you the right to buy a personal hand gun for safety but not any type of assault rifle or other major gun type. When people decide to shoot up a school, a store, or even a church the only thing you can blame is the persons mind and the psychological problems the person doing the mass shootings must have. Just the fact that they feel as if they need shoot up a place to prove a point is ridiculous but the worst part is that they have such easy access to weapons that are capable of killing people in large quantities. Guns don’t kill people, people kill people by the way they react to certain situations which is most of the time displayed through violence.

T.harris

8/29/2018 11:04:14 pm

you said the government should vote to ratify for the amendment to fit the type society we live in but more people will be against the change than for it. This is only because this amendment makes many civilians feel protected from those who are senseless in the world. Other people should not be held captive for reckless people mistakes.

T.falls 6th

8/30/2018 09:11:06 pm

Added my class period

N.Medina 6th

8/30/2018 10:47:24 pm

I agree with you because guns do not kill people, people kill people and it is the sad reality of our society. I strongly agree that the government should ratify the amendment to fit the type of society we live in because our community has changed drastically and more and more lives are in danger because of gun laws and those with evil intentions.

Robert Mbelwa

8/31/2018 12:51:19 pm

I believe also that the government should have a more intensive training to be able to be in possession of a gun. They have to get their head out of the gutter of greed and money coming from the income of selling guns and look at the people.

D.Gadson

8/31/2018 05:15:00 pm

I agree , u brung an excellent point to the table with ratifying the amendment. Although it may take a while to enforce the new amendment it will make a better future for those incoming into this world. Sadly we can’t have much say to the government to give our opinion.

J. Perez

8/31/2018 06:33:09 pm

It's true we can't control a person's thoughts or behavior. Their actions were all their own. That is why the second amendment should be adjusted to fit today's society. Restrictions should be put in place as well as an increase surveillance on gun trade. Any steps taken to ensure the safety of any public space is a bit of progress to a better world.

Taja'ne Harris 6th period

8/29/2018 10:02:46 pm

We should not take any further steps to in violating the second amendment. This amendment protect us from those who to try to harm us and our country. If there was another indivisible that work there and searched Katz before entering the building this event possibly could of been prevented. There is nothing wrong with carrying a gun but only for the use of protection and in this situation there was no need for a gun being in use. The situation was not a violation of the second amendment because he had the right to have bear arms. This amendment shouldn't be changed because of the acts of people and their senseless act of violence.

Estevan Salas

8/31/2018 12:58:45 pm

I disagree with this statement because the 2nd amendment is waaaay too open and allows people to get guns easily. These need to be changes because many innocent lives are being taken due to gun violence in America.

D.Gadson

8/31/2018 05:07:49 pm

It’s true that this amendment suppose to help protect ourselves and the country. On the other hand the power of having weapons has been used over board. I also agree that someone should have checked him and everyone else , but no one would think weapons would be brought to a friendly game place.

D. Hearne 8th period

8/31/2018 05:19:51 pm

You're right. He did have the right to bear Arms. He did NOT have the right to use it though. There were no physical attacks made against this man. He didn't need to protect himself with his weapon, therefore he committed a crime. A crime which can be prevented if there were rules put in place.

C.J 6th period

8/30/2018 01:14:51 pm

You can't ban guns because people are misusing them.You can try to better security around institutions to try to prevent it. If you make guns illegal the people misusing them aren't going to hand them over, it will only leave us more vulnerable. For example with prohibition, the government banned alcohol but that didn't stop anything. All we can do is stay alert and be mindful of our surroundings.

Tonche D. 8th pd

8/30/2018 04:56:01 pm

I concur with your statement. I don't think completely banning guns will create a safe environment, perhaps as a culture stop demonstrating violence as a solution.

D Parker 8th

8/31/2018 07:48:17 am

But why does an everyday civilian need multiple guns meant to cause mass harm to others? Why should others have to be afraid and "mindful" of others who want to hurt them? You are removing blame from criminals and murderers by saying that and being completely insensitive.

Robert Mbelwa 6th

8/31/2018 01:01:54 pm

I disagree my guy i know that if you ban it it’ll only make people want them more but, if they do it right people won’t have to die as much. Say if they make it so only those with a high school degree can buy it then only those with at least a few years of knowledge can get one. Say if you had to do a mental test and they angered you to a point of no return before giving you a gun and you pass the test then you can get one. It’s ways of solving them and also those who shoot up a place say the gamer shouldn’t they be considered terrorist? Just something to think about.

D. Hearne 8th period

8/31/2018 05:24:59 pm

There are plenty of solutions to this issue. Had you done some proper thinking and understood that amendments protect us from Congress and their laws, you would know that states have the power to put him restrictions in place. Staying alert isn't going to make someone not point a gun to my head.

J. Maple 8th

8/31/2018 06:33:10 pm

I agree, but to a certain extent. Being mindful of our surroundings doesn’t change the fact that people are still able to access these weapons too easily. Gun laws should be made and enforced strictly and seriously.

Tonche D. 1st pd

8/30/2018 04:52:40 pm

Many speculate that if we change the income of a formula it would drastically change the output. That is why parents ask themselves what if my son didn't go to school on the day of the shooting? What if the government had more stringent laws on their gun policies. Then I wouldn't be afraid when I walk down the hallways of my school. People who argue that gun restrictions is an infringement on their 2nd amendment, has never experienced the fear of being shot during school. In my opinion, we can add restrictions to the purchases of guns without infringing on our rights. Such as a thorough psychological evaluation, age restrictions, and longer waiting period.

Tonche D. 8th pd ***

8/30/2018 04:57:11 pm

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I. Florence 8th

8/30/2018 06:32:02 pm

I agree with your statement. The process to obtaining a gun should be way more extensive than it currently is. In Japan, citizens who want to obtain a gun (guns are only allowed for sports) have to go through a rigorous process that involves a written and mental test and more. To decrease the amount of mass shootings America should follow the path of countries with stringent gun laws and processes. (Except for the law that states a person should only a obtain a gun for sports.)

M. Sanchez

8/30/2018 06:38:44 pm

It is true, people should be evaluated and questioned before being able to purchase any type of gun. However, enforcing the laws that have already been placed has not prevented much to begin with, there should be more laws and it should be extremely hard to buy a gun.

M. Sanchez 6th pd.

8/30/2018 06:30:41 pm

2018 has been a year filled with massive shooting, totaling up to 18 school shooting in one year. Parents are buying their children bulletproof backpacks because they are afraid to send them to school without protect. Gun laws should be improved not necessarily ban guns but, place laws that prohibits young ignorant children and adults from using them. No one should be afraid to go to school, its supposed to be a safe place you go to learn but in recent years that has not been the case. Protest are not enough we as people need to do more for our safety and the future generations to come.

J Wolfe 2nd Period

8/31/2018 05:16:58 pm

I agree with you on the fact that school should be a safe space and should be somewhere fun and to learn. I also agree that they need to regulate gun laws and restrict the second amendment more. One thing you did not really mention though was a more in depth explanation as to how they could possibly go about doing this, but I still agree with you.

Mia.T 1st period

8/30/2018 07:00:38 pm

I feel as if the second amendment shouldn’t be tampered with we as people still need reliable protection when the authorities aren’t reachable.. even though a few has seen their way around it the law and purchased a gun to sell those guns to someone in “need” and so on and so forth so problems like these occur very often I feel that the legal people that sells guns should do a very clean and studied check on their mental and criminal background before selling the item instead of bothering an amendment

F. Aleman 8th

8/31/2018 08:39:09 pm

Guns aren't the only way to protect yourself. People could take self defense classes or keep pepper spray. It's just the point that people would rather keep a gun instead of trying to make restrictions to lower mass shootings.

M. Mason 1st

8/30/2018 08:56:42 pm

Gun violence is a major issue in today’s society. I know that from experience that it doesn’t matter who you are anyone can purchase a gun and harm you for no reason at all. In my opinion a background check should be done before buying any weapon. Gun laws NEED to change immediately. How many more innocent people have to get harmed behind a bullet? I understand that people have a right to carry a gun, but they should be limited to what they can and cannot do with it.

J. Wolfe 2nd Period

8/30/2018 09:32:30 pm

It is impossible to be able to track every single firearm that is inside of our country since there is so many illegal imports of weapons, which leads to so many unregistered weapons. I believe that the second amendment of the United States of America is great and all, but I believe that it is outdated and should be modified. Back in 1787 the founding fathers had no idea of people in America using the second amendment to become domestic terrorist behind that law, it was simply put in to stand your own ground against governmental tyranny. The constitution is still great for some areas such as due trial, but need improvement in areas such as the second amendment, and the government needs to regulate gun laws to combat this. We first need to make it illegal to buy guns without having a license from places like gun shows and other retailers. Next we would have to run better background checks on people trying to get guns and deny people the ability to possess weapons as such, including the ban on the sale of “war weapons” such as AR-15s and other automatic weapons. Lastly the government should install and implement more money to the cost of defense in order to check for weapons more proficiently at public events and areas.

B. Haynes 8th

8/31/2018 10:42:06 pm

I agree. While I doubt that America will be able to track illegally imported weapons anytime soon, improvement in the Second Amendment in terms of stricter gun laws could potentially create an environment where people don't have to fear for their lives in public because of guns.

Dewitt Hunter 6th period

8/31/2018 11:07:24 pm

I agree with the option that the second amendment needs to be modified because it seems as if the current one is not benefiting society.

S.Johnson 8th

8/31/2018 11:15:46 pm

I agree. You brought up a good point that our founding father could not expect these things to happen. Also changes in our second amendment can cause a big positive impact.

N. Medina 6th

8/30/2018 10:31:35 pm

The second amendment was created for the U.S citizens to have the right to bear arms but I do believe there should be extra measures as to being able to own a weapon. Since the creation of the 2nd amendment much has changed in today’s society and extra precautions should be in place based on how our community as a whole has taken advantage of owning a fire arm. People with troubled backgrounds such as violence/anger issues, in school misbehavior, being bullied, or mental instability should not be gained access to any fire arm of any kind. I strongly believe that military grade weapons should not be sold to anyone but the military itself. I do not necessarily think that the government should completely take away the privilege of being able to protect themselves but better in force the safety background checks and lengthen the process of being able to gain access to weapons. Not only does the government need to fix gun issues but they need to spend federal money on bettering the safety of students and teachers in schools given the circumstances. School shootings has been a tragic but very real reality that not only we need to be cautious about but the government as well.

D Parker 8th

8/31/2018 07:44:59 am

I would rather remove civilian's rights to possess guns outside of handguns if it meant preventing more mass shootings. no person needs an automatic, ak-47 or any weapons used by people in the military because these are weapons of mass destruction. shootings are so common that kids as young as 5 have to prepare for possible situations where someone can come into their schools to kill them. it's madness and unfair to people, especially when they haven't done anything deserving of being murdered. to prevent shootings, the government needs to look at people's records to know if they are prone to violent outbursts that involve them harming others and themselves and certain guns should only be available for sale to the army.

Estevan Salas

8/31/2018 12:48:58 pm

Estevan Salas 6th period

As a country we should try f to stop gun violence as a whole. Having less and less people with weapons will make there be less people with weapons and ill intentions. The thing with that is, guns are too easy to get. The underground gun market is HUGE and is easily manipulateable to have them sell you guns. With this being said many of the major shootings have been done with illegal weapons and will continue to be done if something dosent change. We have lost so many lives to unnecessary violence that could have been prevented due to the availability of weapons in the united states.

Kanieya Phillips 6th

8/31/2018 11:23:46 pm

Estevan I totally agree with you about the “ guns are to east to get “ I believe they should start going back ground checks . But also people who have felons will probably just find the illegal way to get any gun .

Robert Mbelwa 6th

8/31/2018 12:55:39 pm

So I believe the government is at fault in the way they only do it mainly for money. They think like this: a lot of people are buying guns who cares if a few people die. I believe they aren’t taking a big enough step forward to to stop the mass killings from guns. The people who do these maybe at fault too but the government is the root of the main problem

I.Chancellor 7/8th period

8/31/2018 04:43:43 pm

In agreement, America is at fault, for not putting deterrents on people, who buy guns. With all honesty, that would be sad, if America thought like that. That is why it is important, for the government to violate the Second Amendment, in a good way, to keep its citizens safe. Of course they are at fault, but the government has the power, to limit or halt, mass shootings. In conclusion, America should try to violate the Second Amendment, in a good way, to limit or halt, mass shootings in America.

F. Aleman 8th

8/31/2018 08:51:45 pm

It's not only the government who can limit mass shootings. People have just as much involvement. When people choose to keep this second amendment the way it is.

Cvillanueva 2nd

9/7/2018 02:35:36 pm

I agree, the government doesn’t take further steps because the less of us the less money they waste. If people die from shootings they probably had low incomes. They don’t care until it happens to them

I. Chancellor 7/8th period

8/31/2018 04:11:08 pm

As a country, America should go as far, but not too far, in violating people’s Second Amendment right. With all honesty, America’s priority is keeping its citizens safe, so limiting military style guns, would be the first thing for them to do. Also, raising the age limit, would give people more time to mature, because in recent news, a lot of people, who have killed or tried to kill people with a gun, are younger than 24. Also, would should make people, who register with a serious mental illness, should not be able to buy a gun. If America follow these simple rules, then they would not be outrageously infringing on people’s second amendment right.

D. Hearne 8th period

8/31/2018 05:14:53 pm

"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."
The part I want to commeent on is "A well regulated militia..." Militias are led by states, therefore states have a the right to have an armed malitia, allowing people to arm themselves. I say this because the amendment limits Congress from implementing restrictions but the state can. If states put certain restrictions in place, which they have the right to, then nobody's rights would be violated because the prohibition wouldn't be unconstitutional.

J. Perez 6th period

8/31/2018 06:24:22 pm

The amount of shootings that have occurred recently is disturbing. It says alot about the country and its people. There needs to be more security when it comes to who gets to have a gun or if anyone should even have one. Sure the second amendment gives the right to have a gun to anyone and everyone but that was back then this is now. It's time for a change, times have changed and we need to change with it. We need to enforce the laws set in place and make it more difficult to have a gun. After all no human being is purely good we all have a bit of evil in us that will harm another person. Which is why we can't give up guns but it's also a reason why we should. So at least by having more restrictions the risks of such violent outbursts should decrease.

R.Hannon 6th

8/31/2018 07:19:07 pm

The gruesome news of innocent people being killed daily is highly disturbing and disappointing. Why? Because we live in a society of no justice, no peace and us people are left bewildered by unanswered questions and left open cases that are yet to be resolved. Also, The possession of unlicensed firearms are definitely unacceptable and people who use them unwillingly should be held accountable for their actions. The NRA needs a more superior person in charge to enforce stronger authorities and laws. No one can ever explain the confusion of why we do things.

F. Aleman 8th

8/31/2018 08:35:19 pm

I believe that there should be harder restrictions on gun control. School is supposed to be a place where you feel safe and have fun at but know you have to go over drills if there were to be a shooter in the school. I know banning guns won't fix everything because people could get illegal guns but it lowers the mass shootings. The second amendment is supposed to be used to protect yourself, not to kill innocent people. Why would anyone prefer keeping a gun instead of trying to save a life?

K.Gomez

8/31/2018 11:49:12 pm

I'm not too sure about the 'fun' part but i agree.

jamaya chandler

8/31/2018 09:54:54 pm

I believe that with amount of shootings that have happened so far, there not only needs to stricter laws enforced about firearms but also more security about where the citizens that posses the right have firearms can bring them. I think that citizens should not be able to bring them to certain ,or most, public entertaining events. Everyone doesn't agree on the same things so having these type of tighter restrictions would keep people more safe from other who have problems with opinions that do not support their own. Not saying that we should deny anyone their right rights to carry concealed weapons, but we must be willing to give a little bit to receive a lot more( in safety that is).

Dewitt Hunter 6th period

8/31/2018 11:14:10 pm

I agree with the statement of stricter rule, but I also believe that they could backfire. Having more stringent rules could evoke more rebellion, also if someone still decides to break this rule, a person without a gun could end up in a fatal situation which would end up being worse then the rule.

jamaya chandler 6th period

8/31/2018 10:04:11 pm

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K Allen 8th pd

8/31/2018 10:22:03 pm

Lately mass shootings have become regular and that’s sad but who do we blame? The shooters? Or the people that’s making it easy for them to access these weapons? Americans gun laws are basically just throwing guns in the hands of anybody. Their is no type of psychiatric background check in place to check the mental stability of those purchasing the fire arm. How do we know someone is mentally stable enough to own and operate a military weapon? And even after all of these shooting America have not done anything to help the situation we have at hand? So how many people have to die for it to be some realistic and stable laws in place. America will seriously let an 18 year old buy a fire arm but they aren’t even old enough to buy cigarettes or liquor? America trust them more with a rifle then they do with a pack of Newport’s that just show how they value lives in this country.

B. Haynes 8th

8/31/2018 10:31:46 pm

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution is: “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 America, although freedom and rights are one of the most important aspects of being an American citizen, there has to be a limit—especially toward gun control. Gun violence is a major issue in American society, and while gun control could be the answer to these recurring mass shootings, it would be much too complicated to track guns considering they can be imported illegally and people always tend to find a way to get them. Until then, I think the laws toward buying guns should be more strict—a person should not be able to just waltz into Walmart and buy a gun without a thorough background check, and there should be an age limit. Also, certain guns should not be allowed to be sold to the public, such as military grade weapons—assault rifles, snipers, etc.

Tiera Young

8/31/2018 10:35:28 pm

I believe that the mass shooting lately have been very horrendous. At no point should anyone feel the right to want to use their second amendment for evil. We Americans should be more stricter on the allowance of people to own guns freely. Also, there should be more security and laws past to where you can only have your license registered gun in certain areas. No one should fear their life because the government can’t control their people and us Americans aren’t trying to do more to help. We should stress the topic more before more people start to die.

Dewitt Hunter 6th period

8/31/2018 10:53:22 pm

The length we should go to violate the second amendment is non existent. There should be no set limit to the country's overall safety. I believe that the second amendment should be abolished and we should get rid of guns as a whole. Mass shootings are the epitome of guns violence , and are never expected to happen. Therefore the removal of guns should add to the cohesive safety of the country.

K.Gomez

8/31/2018 11:47:13 pm

You do have a point however if that were possible don't you think they would of already done that? Can you even abolish an amendment?

Z. James 8th

9/1/2018 09:28:46 am

Getting rid of guns for society can stop mass shootings and much more. I understand the feeling of protection it provides but that feeling has been overlooked by ignorance. The demise of guns could be part of the reason we’ll live in peace. Protection comes in different forms that we need to look into. We need to open our minds and stop being single sided.

D.Molo 8th

9/2/2018 10:28:09 pm

Yes it may stop people from being killed by guns but it won’t stop a bombing or someone being killed. It’s teall not in our control. Someone is going to answer for someone’s agony either way. There’s no way around it. That’s just the instincts us humans have it’s almost animal like.

D.Molo 1st

9/2/2018 10:34:25 pm

No that won’t do anything when it’s illegal it’s like it’s an obligation to do the wrong thing. Look at drugs they are illegal. People find a way to do them. It’s never going to stop. Someone’s always going to be dying whether it’s guns or any type of weapons.

S.Johnson

8/31/2018 11:13:19 pm

As a society, mass shooting has took over this year. Our second amendment states that "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." Although this is our right there is a limitation that has to be set because of the outrages that have occurred. The purchase of gun laws should be more strict and difficult to buy. Even the guns at Dick Sporting's Good should not be easy to access. Until things like this change mass shooting and gun violence will be an unfortunate event until future notice.

K Banks 6th

8/31/2018 11:58:22 pm

Firearms shouldn’t be able to be purchased at stores like Dick’s sporting goods, they should have highly experienced people in charge of selling firearms.

Kanieya Phillips 6th

8/31/2018 11:20:02 pm

Honestly I feel like the 2nd amendment has been way over violated. We don’t here know one on the new or in the papers saying they used there gun to save there life because some one was after them . All we here is kids dying and random shooting happping . There’s really no solution to these people violating this amendment because how can we control these people who just using there guns for anything ? The 2nd amendment was for protection and it’s not used for that at all .

K.Gomez 6th

8/31/2018 11:37:01 pm

I think that there should be a lot more restrictions when it comes to the people that purchases weapons. For example making the age requirement, for the possession of a handgun, higher such as 25. In some states the legal age is 21 while in others it's 18, however the brain isn't fully developed until age 25. I also believe that a proper mental check should be required since it has been revealed that David Katz has history of having a mental illness. In conclusion there should be more requirements in order to carry a handgun.

K Banks 6th

8/31/2018 11:55:38 pm

A proper mental health check would be very useful towards the many ongoing sales of firearms.

C.villanueva 2nd

9/7/2018 02:33:12 pm

I agree, although age doesn’t represent being mature. They should have test to verify that a person buying a gun is responsible enough to have one.

M.Hollywood 2nd

9/7/2018 03:42:46 pm

I totally agree just because someone is of age to purchase a weapon doesn’t mean they should be allowed to buy it. Also children under age are gaining access to these weapons. These children are killing others and themselves.

K Banks 6th

8/31/2018 11:44:44 pm

When it comes to the safety of the country as a whole, the protection of the 2nd amendment should be thrown out the window. Throughout America, one of the leading causes of death in homicide is guns, so the original practice of the second amendment is no longer in use.

K Banks 6th

8/31/2018 11:52:54 pm

*Continued* If one was to revolt against a certain someone, the process taken to amass weapons would be easy. Once it happens they won’t look at who provided them with it, but will try to place all on the person who purchased it. Therefore the safety of the country relies on both sides of the deal.

Tokyra Tate 8th prd

8/31/2018 11:57:00 pm

When the 2nd Amendment was written, it was written to help provide and feed your family. Now, people have took advantage of that right to ‘bear arms’ by committing mass shootings, murders, robberies, and all kinds of acts. How many more mass shootings have to take place in order for things to change? Why is every gunman convicted being labeled with “mental illness”? Criminals aren’t deterred by gun-control laws, gun-control laws infringe upon the freedom of law-abiding Americans. Therefore I don’t feel the need of the 2nd amendment to vanish but it should be revised.

Z. James 8th

9/1/2018 09:13:58 am

“The rights to bear arms” has been converted into “open carry”. Making a country more dangerous than it is already. Especially if the wrong person were to have a gun. Mass shootings, murders, and so much more can occur. We need to consider every outcome before we make a national decision.

P Augustine 2nd

9/7/2018 06:20:11 pm

I completely agree. The pepole in this country has jus took this amandment and made it something completely different. Many people dont understand that buying wepons are a big danger not only to the person buying it, but also tho the people around them.

R.Garcia 8th

8/31/2018 11:59:08 pm

The constitution of the united states exists to serve three main purposes including the purpose to protect various individual liberties of American citizens(mainly represented by the bill of rights) against infringement from public officials and private citizens. The ultimate goal of the government thus becomes a combination of fulfilling the purpose of the constitution , and the duty to serve and protect the people. What results from this is a conflict between maintaining the well being of the nation and maintaining the integrity of the constitution. At times, it seems that in order to protect our country as a whole as in the case of gun violence, we must sacrifice the rights of others. However, we shouldn't have go as far, since restrictions that do not violate these rights can be put into place

Willie C

8/31/2018 11:59:35 pm

As a country, we need to just not arm people that have shown signs of craziness. Also, people that are guardians for people that have violent crime cases towards them. The government needs to have a real change happen because this is becoming a normal thing in the U.S. Soon it’ll just start being target practice if we don’t change.

Hope A. 8th period

9/1/2018 05:29:26 am

The Constitution has been created to serve and protect US citizens. The second Amendment right has been put in place to allow us to defend ourselves, but unfortunately, people have found massive ways to take advantage of it. I think the government should make it harder to buy guns- I think purchasers should have their mental checked and they should be of a developed age before purchasing a gun. This would probably make things a little better, but we shouldn't entirely scrap the 2nd amendment that in some cases allows us to defend ourselves.

C.Williams

9/7/2018 06:32:24 pm

We as citizens are supposed to feel safe, with laws put in place to keep us protected.

Z. James 8th

9/1/2018 09:04:21 am

Guns should not be that easy and accessible to buy. There should be an extensive process to buy a gun. Instead of just presenting an ID, medical records from a certain amount of year should be presented. This is an early detection of who shouldn’t get a gun. For those who can’t get a gun but still want protection, they should invest in a baseball bat or a taser. To ensure safety in our country we need to consider and modify every precaution given.

M. Hollywood 2nd period

9/7/2018 03:37:23 pm

I agree with this statement i also believe you should be required to have a background check. In addition to the background check they should be required to have a mental stability test just be make sure they aren’t at risk. Also, guns are not the only form of protection so they should invest in a different form of protection.

P Augustine 2nd pd

9/7/2018 06:14:53 pm

To get a gun, the gunsmiths do run background tests, but I do agree that mental tests and other tests should be ran before giving someone a wepon.

D.Molo 8th

9/2/2018 10:24:06 pm

The constitution of the amalgamated states subsists to accommodate three main purposes including the purport to bulwark sundry individual liberties of American denizens(mainly represented by the bill of rights) against infringement from public officials and private denizens. The ultimate goal of the regime thus becomes an amalgamation of consummating the purport of the constitution , and the obligation to accommodate and forfend the people. What results from this is a conflict between maintaining the salubrity of the nation and maintaining the integrity of the constitution. At times, it seems that in order to bulwark our country as a whole as in the case of gun violence, we must sacrifice the rights of others. However, we shouldn't have go as far, since restrictions that do not infringe these rights can be put into place

C.Jones 6th period

9/7/2018 01:04:54 pm

C.villanueva 1st

9/7/2018 02:29:43 pm

Guns can be bought by anyone now a days for protection but not everyone has the same definition of protection. Embarrassment from losing or protection for your jealousy is no excuse to pull out a deadly weapon. This is when people use their rights wrong. The US government needs to put down their foot and do background checks on anyone that has ever purchased a gun and take it to the next level for our safety. Enough was enough since the first school shooting and events that have happened. We’re protecting ourselves from situations we pay hundreads of dollars from taxes every year just to get killed anyways.

M. Hollywood

9/7/2018 03:26:55 pm

The gun control laws violate the second amendment however they are necessary. The laws try to keep control to prevent the accidents that have been happening. For example, the mass school shooting are a prime example of why the rules need to be more strict. They also need to be enforced more and not just put in place. The law might violate the first amendment but we desperately need them to keep society afloat.

C.Williams

9/7/2018 06:30:19 pm

I couldn’t agree more, but it will be hard to enforce a rule that is clearly broken way too often. The damage has already been done when they’ve received the gun, whether it’s legally or illegally.

M. Hollywood 2nd period **

9/7/2018 03:32:31 pm

J. Mills 2nd pd.

9/7/2018 04:16:49 pm

The extent people violate the second amendment is when they bring weapons in public places. I feel like open carry and being able to just carry guns around in public areas should be banned by everyone except police. There are so many ways a person can protect themselves without the use of lethal force. A person should however be able to carry pepper spray or at the most a baton. I feel like carrying around a gun is excessive and they dont do anything but kill and badly wound a person.

J. Griffith 2nd period

9/7/2018 05:39:01 pm

The extent that gun control laws violate the second amendment is that it allows people, including young people, the right to handle a firearm. What this does is cause more problems in the world we live in today. Having these gun laws completely violate the second amendment for allowing young people, the ages of eighteen and older, to handle a gun without a proper license. Another would be how they would bring them to public places like schools and stores. Another reason gun laws some how violate the second amendment.

P Augustine

9/7/2018 05:53:47 pm

This little news story has gotten me to thinking. Like what in the world is more important than someones life, but obviously the answer is winning a video game? I dont understand how someone could go so far as to taking someone elses life just for a victory. It is very obvious that the common statements “you win some, you lose some” or, “you cant win them all” we all, as kids, got hasn’t stuck with everyone right. I feek bad for not only David Kartz an his family, but for the man who hot him as well, because games are about having fun. It should never get to the point to where you want to take someones life, and if it does, then maybe playing games isnt ment for you as a person.

S. Pirzada 6th

9/7/2018 06:09:08 pm

The law is a knight over The Constitution. No matter how many protest there are over the gun safety violations, I doubt that it's possible to get rid of the guns. Might as well get rid of the weaponary industry. Guns are a highly valued business.

C.Williams

9/7/2018 06:27:53 pm

The gun control laws bends the Second Amendment to protect the individuals as much as they can. Without a strict gun control law the gun usage will be worse than it already is. But gun control laws doesn’t have a big impact as they would like it to, people can legally and illegally receive guns. I understand the requirements to get a gun such as doing background checks, but it is nothing for someone to get a gun from someone who is qualified, or steal one. Congress is only trying to reduce mass shootings .

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