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  #2 Beth Clifton on 05 Jun 13

   

  Despite the fact that there have been many instances where our policies have been inadequate (cue Alex's research), legislation has made few changes on the issue of gun control. Measures have been taken to require background checks and limit types of weapons (such as semi-automatic weapons), but there is still much room for improvement.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Despite the fact that there have been many instances where our policies have been inadequate (cue Alex's research), legislation has made few changes on the issue of gun control. Measures have been taken to require background checks and limit types of weapons (such as semi-automatic weapons), but there is still much room for improvement.</div>

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  #3 Alex Wood on 05 Jun 13

   

  Amid all of the instances of mass shootings in the United States since Columbine in 1999, like Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, and the Aurora Theater shootings, the United States needs to make considerable changes to its gun control policies in the near future to prevent these despicable events from happening again.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Amid all of the instances of mass shootings in the United States since Columbine in 1999, like Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, and the Aurora Theater shootings, the United States needs to make considerable changes to its gun control policies in the near future to prevent these despicable events from happening again.</div>

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  #4 Beth Clifton on 05 Jun 13

   

  As for the future of gun control, I think an important step would be for Connecticut Senate Bill No. 1160 to be implemented on a national level. (This would be a good turning point in our video--it was enacted April 3, 2013 and we can use that to transition to what we think the future of gun control should look like.)
  
  The law (which only applies to the state of Connecticut) prohibits the sale of large magazines, and requires all gun sales to include a background check, which consists of both criminal and mental checks. It also takes certain precautionary measures.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As for the future of gun control, I think an important step would be for Connecticut Senate Bill No. 1160 to be implemented on a national level. (This would be a good turning point in our video--it was enacted April 3, 2013 and we can use that to transition to what we think the future of gun control should look like.) <br /> <br /> The law (which only applies to the state of Connecticut) prohibits the sale of large magazines, and requires all gun sales to include a background check, which consists of both criminal and mental checks. It also takes certain precautionary measures.</div>

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  #5 Beth Clifton on 06 Jun 13

   

  There have been many instances throughout the history of the United States where its policies toward gun regulation have been inadequate due to resistance caused by the deeply ingrained ideal of the "right to bear arms"; this has caused numerous tragedies that stem from the accessibility of firearms. Measures have been taken to require background checks and limit types of weapons, however because these laws are loosely enforced, they are largely ineffective. While stricter gun control will not completely eliminate violence in the United States, there is a clear correlation between stricter gun regulation and lower homicide rates due to firearms. Therefore, stronger regulations and means to enforce them, must be put in place to avoid future disasters.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There have been many instances throughout the history of the United States where its policies toward gun regulation have been inadequate due to resistance caused by the deeply ingrained ideal of the "right to bear arms"; this has caused numerous tragedies that stem from the accessibility of firearms. Measures have been taken to require background checks and limit types of weapons, however because these laws are loosely enforced, they are largely ineffective. While stricter gun control will not completely eliminate violence in the United States, there is a clear correlation between stricter gun regulation and lower homicide rates due to firearms. Therefore, stronger regulations and means to enforce them, must be put in place to avoid future disasters.</div>

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