Assignment Task: Answer the questions below
Q1: Since the authorization of the Brady Bill in 1994, which requires background checks for gun buyers making purchases at authorized gun dealers, the U.S. Congress has not implemented any new legislation to control the sale or distributions of guns in the United States. Many states, however, continue to implement their own legislation, some making gun ownership and gun carrying more restrictive. If you consider yourself against gun control, provide a debate with at least four points arguing in favor of gun control. If you consider yourself in favor of more gun control, provide a debate with at least four points arguing against gun control.
Q2: Do you know people who have different opinions on the role of guns in American Society? What arguments do they raise and do those perspectives influence your beliefs? How can we as a society better protect our people?
Q3: We live in a society in which there are more mass shootings in school then there used to be. What do you think is behind this increase in school shootings? Some legislators have proposed arming teachers with firearms. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not? What do you think would be effective in making our schools safer?