AMENDMENT XV
Section 1.The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude--
Section 1.The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude--
I know that this Amendment, well like Amendment's, are enforced, but how enforced are they really? How are we to honestly judge if an employer highers someone of a certain race or color. An employer could simply say that that individual wasn't qualified for the position, or they may find other excuses to not higher someone or race/color. I understand that this Amendment is extremely important because it is completly unfair and unjust to not higher someone bases on their color/race. But in some instances I could see where it may not be appealing. Perhaps at an airport if they were to higher someone form the Middle East that might be a little sketchy.
Colorado Gun Law states that you can have handgun in your vehicle, dwelling, business, etc., if its use is for lawful protection. You cannot carry a handgun concealed into a business, dwelling, etc. Handguns are meant for protection, and in Colorado you have full rights to protect yourself. In other states there are different laws, such as you cannot own/carry a handgun until you are 21 years of age. When some people turn 18 they automatically move at of their parent's home for whatever reason. At the age of 18 some people may already have children. To have the right to a handgun at the age of 18 for self defense purpose's seems extremely reasonable to me. Sure, school shootings do happen and they are terrible things. But most kids involved with school shootings didn't go buy their own gun, they just used the one that their parents had at home. It is too thin of a line to determine who will act wholesomly with a weapon and who won't; but as an 19 year old I'd still like the option to defend myself.
It may seem too soon and not safe to let an 18 year old own a hand gun. Like I mentioned school shootings do happen and they are terrible. But most of those student's didn't purchase their own handgun, they used their parents. At the age of 18 people can enlist into the military where they are trained to learn how to kill people and they are trained for combat. If an 18 year old can sign up to pretty much take another human life away, at the age of 18 we should be able to own our own handgun in means of self defense.
I totally agree with your argument for handguns. To add to the school shooting thing, if it does happen, I'd rather know that I or someone experienced with firearms is armed and can defend us. If someone's shooting at me I definitely want the right to shoot back.
ReplyDeleteI heard someone make an argument once that I thought was a great point, one reason we (America) don't have to worry so much about invasion is because so many of us own our own guns. So they wouldn't just be fighting the military--they'd be fighting all of us. If our firearm possession rights are continually removed, it won't stay that way.
"To have the right to a handgun at the age of 18 for self defense purpose's seems extremely reasonable to me... as an 19 year old I'd still like the option to defend myself." Much of your argument seems to be based on theoretical circumstance and liberal interpretation of our country's laws. Gun control is a hefty issue, and the idea you propose seems like it needs more than just conjecture. Do you have any personal affiliation with people who own/use guns? What would you do in a situation where you actuatlly HAD to use a gun to defend yourself or a loved one? Would that experience make you rethink the availability of firearms?
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ReplyDeleteStating the antitheses is a smart move in conducting and argument, nicely done. You recognized that school shootings is a tragedy, and it effects everyone. I agree with Jean-Luc, the issues of gun control and equal employment are hot issues. Therefore, it is good to look at the whole story. What kind of logical proofs support your opinion? What makes you want to write about these issues? Also, what does the 15 amendment have to do with gun control? Amendment 15 - Race No Bar to Vote, is a great piece of legislature, but it has no correlation to amendment 2 - Right to Bear Arms.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your point, I think it is interesting that 18 year olds can go into the army, but not own their own hand guns. And you are right about school shootings too, they are not usually done with a handgun but usually something much more potent. It sounds like you did your research, because I did not know where other states stood on the issue.
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