... forum. Also the possibility of gun violence generally increases with the number of guns on campus, whether in responsible hands or not. A Poll was carried out recently in April 2003 on the University of Utah campus. 50.9% believed concealed weapons should be allowed on college campuses because the right to bear arms is guaranteed by the Second Amendment. 32.7% believed that concealed weapons should ... not be allowed on college campuses because the dangers outweigh the benefits and they would not deter ... criminal behavior. 12.6% believed that concealed weapons should be allowed on col...

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Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were two great leaders in American history. Being the great leaders that they were does not mean that they thought the same things on numerous subjects. Although America will always remember them, they are most remembered for their differences, not their similarities. The two parities formed because of opposition in the government. The officers ... ...

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On Patriotism and What It Means To Me While patriotism in its truest sense is only a minor evil, in America it has been blown out of proportion into an incredible engine ... a bigger challenge then it should be with an apathetical public opinion and an ineffective media, one whose primary goal is to market goods rather then to inform. Yes, Americans are on average lacking. Needing and pleading for help whether they understand it or not. But patriotism is not the answer to their plight....

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... and demands for change are the responses to these incidents. But given the lack of racial and social diversity among students, faculty and administrators on most campuses; many universities, under pressure to respond to the concerns of those who are the objects of hate have adopted codes or policies ... that, it is unlawful for the government to regulate racist or violent speech. By doing so the government would intrude on students' creativity and learning process, would set false restraints on racist behavior, and undermine the Constitution at whole. To begin, government censorship and...

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... individual self-defense. To better understand these arguments we must first learn about the political environment of our forefathers and the history of this debate. The right to keep and bear arms has a long history in civilization. The Greek philosopher Aristotle felt that bearing arms was necessary for true citizenship and participation in the political system. Plato believed in a hierchial ... a warrior. Machiavelli believed that arms were essential in order for individuals to protect himself, hunt, defend his state and keep his rulers honest. The libertarian though of England drew ...

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... ; (Carter 525). As envisioned in the provisions of the 2nd Amendment, every individual has a fundamental right to keep and bear arms without being denied the right by the state or any institution. In other words, all American citizens are allowed to keep and bear arms and carry guns or arms for self-defense. Although the 2nd Amendment does provide the federal government authority ... to curb gun violence and mass shooting. While condemning the heinous incident, President Barrack Obama stated, "My administration is determined to strengthen gun control laws to reintroduce the ban on manufa...

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... . This is 14 times greater that in 1950 and nearly four times greater than in 1965." (6:173) According to economist Thomas D. Hopkinks, $600 is lost each year from resources that could've gone to satisfy the needs of consumers. (6:174) the regulation. Even more damaging, is the ... control a man's appetite by legislation and makes a crime of things that are not a crime." Abraham Lincoln (9:3) In 1919, we ignored the profound words of a former president and proceeded to pass the 18th Amendment--forbidding the manufacture and consumption of alcoholic beverages. What became of the prohibitio...

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... necessary to receive foreign investment. In Europe, the French Revolution intensified the hostility between Americans. Affluent Northerners opposed the flagrant anarchy and sided with the British while Southerners supported the spirit of the French and disapproved of Great Britain. The newly created French Republic soon came to the United States for support and while Federalists hated them, Jefferson stated that the ... ...

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... . This is 14 times greater that in 1950 and nearly four times greater than in 1965." (6:173) According to economist Thomas D. Hopkinks, $600 is lost each year from resources that could've gone to satisfy the needs of consumers. (6:174) the regulation. Even more damaging, is the ... control a man's appetite by legislation and makes a crime of things that are not a crime." Abraham Lincoln (9:3) In 1919, we ignored the profound words of a former president and proceeded to pass the 18th Amendment--forbidding the manufacture and consumption of alcoholic beverages. What became of the prohibitio...

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... intend for this particular passage to be interpreted in a simplistic manner and to be rendered down to the simple yet highly debatable words "the right to keep and bear arms"? When the founding fathers of the United States set out to create a nation they did so with the hopes and ... living" one, adapting to the times ahead. Yet times have changed and the United States of America is no longer the fledgling country on wobbly legs setting out on its journey through history. However the wording of the Second Amendment remains unchanged and the founding father's intent seems to have been skew...

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When the 55 delegates of the Confederation came together in 1787 to record their ideas in the United States Constitution via consensus, the subject touching upon slavery in the States turned out to be the most debated point. States were openly divided in their economical, political, social and moral ideologies. Yet the impulse for a well- ... towards the state Census. Other northern representatives, like New Jersey's Paterson, reasoned what the principle of representation is and concluded that slaves are not voters, therefore should not be representatives. On the other hand, delegates of sout...

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... connection with a deadly weapon would in turn bring about a safer community where fatal crimes rarely occur. Gun control entails a topic that goes beyond the two words that the name represents. The controversial argument on gun control contains many controversial answers. Therefore, an agreeable answer can only surface by fully understanding the "physics" behind gun control and understanding the ramifications of all ... Second Amendment" that those who believe the right exclusively belongs to the state do so because the preamble states that only a "well regulated Militia" possesses the r...

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... : give rights to all, or do not give rights to anybody." When the word homosexual is said most people feel uncomfortable. This is because "gay" and "lesbian" have become obscene words in society. Morality often plays a big part in the discussion of legalizing gay marriage; many people have religious beliefs that say that homosexuality is wrong and unnatural. Some say that ... or equal rights. According to article nine of the Constitution the enumeration, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. In other words the Constitution cannot be...

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... words, the user is not permitted to view the site. The government is implementing an increase in the banning of material that they consider inappropriate. The counter argument to the federal government is that the filtering system that the government wants would keep out all the political interest groups that they themselves feel would influence the student in a negative way. Plus ... that the filters are for the student's protection, the others agree that the government should not put a hold on the schools and libraries. This is a key reason on why it is difficult to censor the pornograp...

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... was to be free from the same constraints that plagued the Articles of Confederation. In those same congressional debates Madison argued: Perhaps words which may define this [reservation of power] more precisely than the whole of the instrument now does, may be considered superfluous. ... all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that end, which are not prohibited, but consist with the letter and spirit of the Constitution, are constitutional." (Mason, 168) The ability of Congress to exercise its constitutional authority required some implied powers that were ... add...

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... and a period of distrust and conflict ensued as the nations surrounding France became more and more alarmed at the revolution. Maximilien Robespierre, the "guiding spirit" of the radical revolutionaries, ruled over the chaos until he was overcome by the moderates, who came back with a fury and finally drove a ... making meetings and no limit on what could be debated by each house. The bill carried on the tradition of the Petition of Right, making sure that the citizens of England could petition their ruler any time he got out of line. The right to bear arms was written into the ... pol...

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... role of weapons for self-defense and protection against tyrannical governments, it reinforces that the Founding Fathers intended every citizen's right to bear arms to function as an irreplaceable check on governmental power. In Federalist Paper No. 46, Madison praises the Constitution for "preserving the advantage of being armed which Americans possess over people of almost every other nation" (Madison 46). ... security against it, if it should exist" (Hamilton 29). Hamilton bluntly states here that because every citizen has the right to bear arms and is considered to be a member of th...

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... people. Amendment 2 [2]"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" this amendment is perhaps one of the most discussed and controversial in that it provides the American people with the ... inalienable right to keep and bear firearms. The laws surrounding the use of firearms have come under scrutiny as America has become notorious for gun crime. The Columbine ... freedom and democracy that is a primary motive for the constitution? Recent events post September 11th have seen blow after ...

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... fact citizens. This overturned the Dred Scott Decision of 1857 which said African Americans were not citizens, but property. The 14th Amendment also established something called equal protection. In other words this amendment made all rights and principles listed in the constitution applicable to all people who met the qualification of a "person". This was a big step because now all the states ... ...

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... other countries and our nation, Congress could not raise an army - so it was difficult to protect the nation,There was no central figure in charge of government, in other words, no chief executive. There were some good things that happened while the United States was governed by the Articles of Confederation. First, the Treaty of Paris (1783) was signed. Second ... ...

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... Amendment which states as follows: "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" (Polsby197). Two interpretations of the Founding Fathers" words exist. First, the belief held by the National Rifle Association and other members of America's gun lobbyist, that the Second Amendment guarantees every American ... ability to maintain independent militia composed of state residents available to be called upon to defend the country should it's security have been threatened" (Polsby 195). The Foun...

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... Basically, Jason Whitlock believes that Americans are immune to gun violence and that lives have been ruined and lost simply because of the right to bear arms. And his also talks about gun ownership increasing tragedy especially in our society and various homes. Contrariwise, Thomas Lucente opposes Jason Whitlock's idea ... Amendment unambiguously grants that, "The right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed" [second amendment]. The wording of the Second Amendment influences their point of view on who has the right to "keep and bear arms". This issue is very controv...

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... Citizens that are "Pro-Life " try to declare that abortion is unconstitutional and immoral. These antiabortionists do not realize that out of the 7,591 words forming the Constitution (including all 27 Amendments), "abortion " is not among them. Although the petitioners are protected under the First Amendment to peacefully ... one. In the infamous Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, it was stated that "The ruling was largely based on the idea that a woman should be able to choose whether or not to bear children and that making such a decision should remain between a woman and her doctor " (Han...

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... how it should be written in the constitution. It is a period of community debate. The commonwealth parliament must pass a bill to allow for a referendum and the questions to be put on the ballot paper. The Governor-General will call a referendum after the bill is passed through both houses by an absolute majority in exactly the same form. However, section 128 allows ... the issue from becoming stale. All adults registered in electoral commissions are required to vote. The dual criteria for a successful referendum includes the majority of voters in Australia (50 percent plus 1) and the m...

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... also protects the citizen's natural rights. Some of the rights of an American Citizen are: Freedom of religion, Fair trial by jury, Right to bear arms, being able to run for federal office and being able to vote in federal elections. We the citizens have a higher level of freedom ... than most other countries, even some countries like France that are bases on/built around freedom. Some American's don't realize that we the citizens have the freedom to do almost whatever we want because of our natural rights ... of your faith, jury duty is a necessary responsibility of an American citizen ...

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