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
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
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
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
Gun laws need to be strengthened by implementing stricter owner limitations and stronger background checks. Guns can be very dangerous if they gets into the wrong hands. Less guns that people can buy, the better off people may be. Stricter handgun control laws and licensing are necessary to keep people more safe and less afraid. Students are becoming more hesitant to enter into schools. “School shootings are most commonly committed by either a student who attends the school or by an intruder
their online community of gamers (Annissimov). Do violent video games lead to real violence? Columbine High School shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold were video game players. On the day of April 20, 1999, they were planning on using knives, guns, and bombs (Rosenberg 1). These two seniors walked into their high school with assault rifles and killed dozens of students and one teacher with another 21 injured. School shootings have happened before, and there have been dozens of copycats throughout