examples of shooters who had various mental and personality disorders (antisocial personality, anxiety, etc). Lack of gun control has no influence; if an individual has the determination to commit a crime using a gun, they will obtain it legally or illegally. The media influences the perception of the public after the fact and attempts to point the blame on one factor, (i.e. gun control). School shootings are not new to the United States. They have been happening since the 18th century. (I don't like
reasons why guns should not be allowed on campuses. I am going to be focusing on how allowing guns on campuses can cause violent crimes. It would be very dangerous to allow guns on campus. Ages 18-24 are the most unpredictable periods in a person's life. As such, these are the peak years for abusing alcohol and drugs, attempting suicide, having other mental health problems, and committing gun crimes. Students who engage in binge drinking and drug abuse put themselves and others at risk. If guns are allowed
killed 23 people and wounded 17 others on campus. This shocked nation and raise question on the debate on gun control and if colleges should allow guns on campuses. Today most Colleges and Universities prohibit guns on school campuses, the federal law has no say on the topic. Having a guns on campus runs the risk of having an accidental gun going off, prevalence of drugs and alcohol, risk of suicide and mental health issues. If I know someone in my class had a gun it would be hard for me to stay focus
Even though many gun opponents believe college students are not responsible enough to carry guns, college students with concealed weapons permits should be allowed to carry weapons on campus because college security can't police the large number of isolated buildings on campuses and in light of the number of mass shooting on college campuses, students need a way to defend themselves. In 2010 when the Virginia Tech shooter killed 32 people and wounded 15 college campus around the untied States have
carry guns on college campuses. The shootings that have occurred in recent years at U.S colleges and universities have sparked great debate about whether students should be allowed to carry concealed guns on campuses. College is a dynamic living and learning environment where many different individuals interact, often under stressful circumstances. While recognizing the right of responsible individuals to possess firearms under other circumstances, the unique characteristics of a college campus make
killed 23 people and wounded 17 others on campus. This shocked nation and raise questions on the debate on gun control and if colleges should allow guns on campuses. Today, most Colleges and Universities prohibit guns on school campuses, the federal law has no say on the topic. Having a gun on campus runs the risk of having an accidental gun going off, prevalence of drugs and alcohol, risk of suicide and mental health issues. If I know someone in my class had a gun it would be hard for me to stay focused
weapons; this ban is extended to adults who legally have the right to posses guns elsewhere in the city. This includes those who have gone through proper state qualifications to obtain their carry and conceal permit. Due to this ban the only armed individuals on campus are police and law enforcement. Political theorist John Locke and John Stuart Milles who influenced the American Founders would find this gun ban on campus to be an inappropriate infringement on the liberty of adult students. We must
“At the time, the massacre was the worst high school shooting in U.S. history and prompted a national debate on in control and school safety, as well as a major investigation to determine what motivated the gunmen” (history.com). This massacre was labeled as the worst high school shooting and yet, there was almost nothing done to prevent the next shootings that have happened
According to statistics, there have been approximately 74 school shootings in the last eighteen months. The real question we should be asking ourselves is why does this keep happening? Why do the teens that commit the shootings feel so hateful towards their peers? Why do they take innocent lives and at times, their own? When students went to school on April 20 of 1999, they did not think of it any differently than any other day. However, for Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold they decided to commit
The counselors at Isla Vista are keeping a close eye on their students in case another student tries to attempt the same thing Elliot Rodger's did. Since the shooting happened the campus has added more school security. This school shooting had a lot of people worried to even try to further their education at this campus. Any community that suffers a tragedy like this would be paranoid for a