In No More Kings, Tiffany Acker tackles the issues with our second amendment in society today. I really enjoyed reading Acker's editorial because she provided valid solutions to potentially decrease gun violence in the United States. I am very open-minded, and believe gun reform is a necessity. However, I also don't see an issue with having a concealed and licensed gun. I had not always felt this way, but one day in Church I thought... wow, if someone were to come into the church and shoot at us, there wouldn't be anyone to fend for us. Law enforcement wouldn't arrive in time, and we would all be left helpless. I then began to fear for my own safety. With that said, I still do agree with Acker's post. It's not exactly getting rid of guns, but instead trying to identify issues regarding gun violence. Acker proposed having congress lift the Dickey Amendment, teaching overall emotional and mental health in schools, and allowing the CDC to get involved. I believe Acker's approach is a wonderful first-step in reforming America. I somewhat agree with Acker saying the second amendment should be lifted. I think automatic and semi-automatic guns should be banned from citizens. There is no reason any American would need such a powerful and dangerous gun. However, I don't think the entire amendment should be lifted. As I stated above, I wouldn't want to be left defenseless. There are many people that own guns and are cautious and responsible with them; not everyone should be punished.
I really enjoyed reading Acker's editorial because she provided valid solutions to potentially decrease gun violence in the United States.
I am very open-minded, and believe gun reform is a necessity. However, I also don't see an issue with having a concealed and licensed gun. I had not always felt this way, but one day in Church I thought... wow, if someone were to come into the church and shoot at us, there wouldn't be anyone to fend for us. Law enforcement wouldn't arrive in time, and we would all be left helpless. I then began to fear for my own safety.
With that said, I still do agree with Acker's post. It's not exactly getting rid of guns, but instead trying to identify issues regarding gun violence. Acker proposed having congress lift the Dickey Amendment, teaching overall emotional and mental health in schools, and allowing the CDC to get involved.
I believe Acker's approach is a wonderful first-step in reforming America.
I somewhat agree with Acker saying the second amendment should be lifted. I think automatic and semi-automatic guns should be banned from citizens. There is no reason any American would need such a powerful and dangerous gun. However, I don't think the entire amendment should be lifted. As I stated above, I wouldn't want to be left defenseless. There are many people that own guns and are cautious and responsible with them; not everyone should be punished.