2nd Amendment

1. Source: Gun Control. June 28, 2010.
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/g/gun_control/index.html?scp=1&sq=columbia%20vs.%20heller&st=cse

2. Constituional Connection: 2nd Amendment
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

3. Explanation of Connection:
       The second amendment grants U.S. citizens the right to bear arms. For years the actual meaning of this amendment has been debated. People feel it is only for the army and others feel they have the right to have a gun where and whenever they please.


     This article clearly demonstrates the second amendment of the United States Constitution. It shows that banning guns would be unconstitutional giving that the constituion gives people the right to bear arns. Supreme Court and other people feel that the right to bear arms should only be for the military and not US citizens. Gun control is still a worldwide debate.
     I personally would like to be able to own a gun for safe defense; however the power of this amendment is being abused. Giving US citizens the right to bear arms, gives anyone and everyone the power to own a gun. Also, with the increasing gun violence, this would be another example of how the amendment is being abused. I feel like gun control should be limited. This article gives both arguments, examples of why this amendment can be good or bad for the US people.