Law:
second amendment of the bill of rights (1791)
What assures the second amendment:
it assures the peoples right to own a gun
Arguments for gun control: (5)
education
safety (mass shootings)
citizens owning guns are more likely to murder somebody
accidents/ mistakes
fear
Arguments against gun control:
protection (safety)
equality
guns don’t kill people, people kill people
freedom/ rights
gun is a tool, not a weapon
relaxing hobby (Zen)
deterrent
Abschreckung: (voc)
Portrayal of the American society: (6)
don’t trust their own government and other citizens (distristful)
good guys vs. bad guys —> divided society
feeling unsafe
facing violence with violence
scared, paranoid —> abstract fear
“armed struggle” —> civil war?
NRA:
National Rifle Association (gun lobby)
NRA’s opinion: (2)
against vs. for guns (for guns = 2nd amendment = freedom/ liberty)
good guys have to fight the bad guys with guns (arming teachers)
What’s a gun show loophole?
buying guns without background check at gun shows from a private seller
Who is responsible for mass shootings according to the NRA? (6)
deranged, evil, genuine monsters, mentally ill gunmen —> should be put away
politicians —> didn’t do their job (protecting America), exploiting mass shootings for political game, didn’t create a national wide data base
authorities —> don’t prosecute danger criminal
media —> providing a stage for criminals, misinformation, manipulation
entertainment industry —> showing violence 24/7 (video games, movies)
—> creation of a atmosphere of fear
NRA’s recommendation to protect schools and safety: (4)
armed security at every school
etablish a “blanket of safety”/ “cordon of protection”
deploy everyone (retierd people as well) who is able and willing
establish a protocol/ protection plan
How does the NRA represent itself? (4)
a professionell, experts organisation in the field of safety and protection
very patriotic
an alternative to what the government proposes
guardian of safety/ the USA/ saviour/ knight in shining armor
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