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By Todd Strasser
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enjoy in the United States.Israel. Imagine what
1. Elections:
-A dictator might change elections by making himself win or having himself make the decision (maybe based on bias) and not the people. -Vincenzo F.
-A dictator's opponents might be either forced off of the election or maybe even killed, so either way, only he would win the election. -Vincenzo F.
6. Minortiy groups that the dictator diliked:
- I think that he would do what Hitler did and kill the Jews or any other groups he is against, like maybe Mexicans, blacks, and/or Muslims. He would segregate them too. -Vincenzo F.

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_1. The Second Amendment to the Constitution only guarantees the right to own guns to protect the United States of America. At the time it was written, the government expected the soldiers to provide their own guns for battle.
with this statement because the American Colonistcolonists wanted their own guns to protect themselves and their families. Christopher Michael Kelly-Davissome sense of protection. Haley Gonzalez
_2. Guns owned for target practice or hunting are not dangerous to humans.
disagree because what someone miss the animal their hunting and they killguns can easily have a human what then.glitch and harm someone or yourself. Haley Gonzalez
_4. Handguns are the most popular tools for suicide.
I am neutral with this statementagree and disagree because handguns can used to kill yourselfpeople will overdose, or somebody you loveChristopher Michael Kelly-Davisdrown themselves, self harm themselves, etc. Haley Gonzalez
_5. Criminals stores and pawnshopsI disagree with this statementpawnshops.
I agree because some criminals get their gunsif they buy it from the black market.
Christopher Kelly- Davissomewhere else, it would be registered to them. If they buy it from a retail store or pawnshop it's not registered to them. Haley Gonzalez
_6. Since states that prohibit or severely restrict the right to carry handguns have higher crime rates, gun laws must be ineffective.
IdkI disagree because that's just people being stubborn, and firearms shouldn't be for sale. Haley Gonzalez
_7. Civilians need to be able to purchase assault weapons.
I really disagree with this statement because civilians should not be allowed to carry a M4 or M16 around because I don't see why we need assault weapons unless we're in the may not have the trainingmilitary or capacity to carry a weaponsomething in relation with such power. Also i don't even think most people have the mental capacity to use it. ONLY Military or Swat team personnel should use these weapons.Christopher Micheal Kelly-Davisthat. Haley Gonzalez
_8. Since there is a lot of crime in our society, we should all own guns.
I disagree because if we all owned guns, there would be an endless amount of deaths and injuries. Haley Gonzalez
_9. The FBI's report, Crime in the United States, estimated that almost two thirds of the 15,517 murders committed in 2000 were committed with firearms.
I agree because I don't know. I don't have any source of statistics about this. Haley Gonzalez
_10. Thirty-two states now have right-to-carry handgun laws.
I disagree because you shouldn't really need a handgun unless you're a police, detective, or in the army or military of some sort. Haley Gonzalez
_11. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, in 2000, 533,470 victims of violent crimes (rape and sexual assault, robbery and aggravated assault) stated that they faced an offender with a firearm.
I disagree with this because we shouldn't even have any access to firearms unless it's necessary. Haley Gonzalez
___12. Some say that since the majority of accidental deaths involve motor vehicles, drowning falls, fires, etc., accidental firearm wounds are insignificant.
I disagree because there are other ways that deaths occur, if not firearms, then something else that can be used as a weapon. Haley Gonzalez

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_1. The Second Amendment to the Constitution only guarantees the right to own guns to protect the United States of America. At the time it was written, the government expected the soldiers to provide their own guns for battle.
I disagree,disagree with this statement because the original reason what that colonists could have a sense of protection from the British. - Gabriela GutierrezAmerican Colonist wanted their own guns to protect themselves and their families. Christopher Michael Kelly-Davis
_2. Guns owned for target practice or hunting are not dangerous to humans.
In some cases yes, but accidents do happen and there can be incidents whereI disagree because what someone can get hurt. - Gabriela Gutierrezmiss the animal their hunting and they kill a human what then.
_4. Handguns are the most popular tools for suicide.
There are other tools that are cheaper and maybe more efficient. IfI am neutral with this statement because handguns can used to kill yourself or somebody you can obtain a hand gun, sure; but we all don't have the benefit of having a handgun on hand. - Gabriela GutierrezloveChristopher Michael Kelly-Davis
_5. Criminals stores and pawnshops.
Maybe, that makes sense if you want to go cheaper. They're not as strict about it like most gun shops. - Gabriela GutierrezpawnshopsI disagree with this statement because some criminals get their guns from the black market.
Christopher Kelly- Davis
_6. Since states that prohibit or severely restrict the right to carry handguns have higher crime rates, gun laws must be ineffective.
Maybe not, the crime rates don't necessarly mean that they were all done by using handguns. - Gabriela GutierrezIdk
_7. Civilians need to be able to purchase assault weapons.
Depends who you're talking to. The need for protect doesn't mean weapons. - Gabriela GutierrezI really disagree with this statement because civilians should not be allowed to carry a M4 or M16 around because the may not have the training or capacity to carry a weapon with such power. Also i don't even think most people have the mental capacity to use it. ONLY Military or Swat team personnel should use these weapons.Christopher Micheal Kelly-Davis
_8. Since there is a lot of crime in our society, we should all own guns.
Not all crime is related to guns or the ownership to guns.- Gabriela Gutierrez
_9. The FBI's report, Crime in the United States, estimated that almost two thirds of the 15,517 murders committed in 2000 were committed with firearms.
Reduce the amount of guns released to the public. - Gabriela Gutierrez
_10. Thirty-two states now have right-to-carry handgun laws.
Wow.- Gabriela Gutierrez
_11. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, in 2000, 533,470 victims of violent crimes (rape and sexual assault, robbery and aggravated assault) stated that they faced an offender with a firearm.
If someone had a gun, they easily have more power than you, so of course someone who wants something that no else is willing to give, will carry a gun.- Gabriela Gutierrez
___12. Some say that since the majority of accidental deaths involve motor vehicles, drowning falls, fires, etc., accidental firearm wounds are insignificant.
Not really, those are accidentals where someone with gun can easily just kill someone, every day if they wanted to.- Gabriela Gutierrez

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_1. The Second Amendment to the Constitution only guarantees the right to own guns to protect the United States of America. At the time it was written, the government expected the soldiers to provide their own guns for battle.
I disagree, because people need guns to protect their land and other possessionsthe original reason what that colonists could have a sense of protection from others who wanted to take it from those people. Brownthe British. - Gabriela Gutierrez
_2. Guns owned for target practice or hunting are not dangerous to humans.
I disagree, because you couldIn some cases yes, but accidents do happen and there can be hurting animals that people like around them or people could be in the way andincidents where someone can get hurt. Brown- Gabriela Gutierrez
_4. Handguns are the most popular tools for suicide.
Disagree, becauseThere are other tools that is notare cheaper and maybe more efficient. If you can obtain a hand gun, sure; but we all don't have the intended purpose for guns. Brownbenefit of having a handgun on hand. - Gabriela Gutierrez
_5. Criminals mainly purchase guns in retail stores and pawnshops.
Disagree, because criminals shouldn't be allowedMaybe, that makes sense if you want to purchase guns and need to get them from certain stores. Browngo cheaper. They're not as strict about it like most gun shops. - Gabriela Gutierrez
_6. Since states that prohibit or severely restrict the right to carry handguns have higher crime rates, gun laws must be ineffective.
Disagree, not all states restrictMaybe not, the right to carry weapons and doesn't effect the amount of crime in a state. Brownrates don't necessarly mean that they were all done by using handguns. - Gabriela Gutierrez
_7. Civilians need to be able to purchase assault weapons.
Disagree, people don'tDepends who you're talking to. The need weapons used in combat. Brownfor protect doesn't mean weapons. - Gabriela Gutierrez
_8. Since there is a lot of crime in our society, we should all own guns.
Disagree, some people don't needNot all crime is related to own guns and not a lot of crime goes on in society.Brownor the ownership to guns.- Gabriela Gutierrez
_9. The FBI's report, Crime in the United States, estimated that almost two thirds of the 15,517 murders committed in 2000 were committed with firearms.
Neutral, because I am not sureReduce the amount of how many people were murdered. Brownguns released to the public. - Gabriela Gutierrez
_10. Thirty-two states now have right-to-carry handgun laws.
Neutral, it seem alright but not sure how many states allow the right to carry hand guns. BrownWow.- Gabriela Gutierrez
_11. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, in 2000, 533,470 victims of violent crimes (rape and sexual assault, robbery and aggravated assault) stated that they faced an offender with a firearm.
Disagree, because not all peopleIf someone had a firearm unlessgun, they would noteasily have beenmore power than you, so of course someone who wants something that no else is willing to give, will carry a victim. Browngun.- Gabriela Gutierrez
___12. Some say that since the majority of accidental deaths involve motor vehicles, drowning falls, fires, etc., accidental firearm wounds are insignificant.
Not really, those are accidentals where someone with gun can easily just kill someone, every day if they wanted to.- Gabriela Gutierrez

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_1. The Second Amendment to the Constitution only guarantees the right to own guns to protect the United States of America. At the time it was written, the government expected the soldiers to provide their own guns for battle.
I disagreedisagree, because the colonistpeople need guns to protect their land and other possessions from others who wanted a sense of protection -Gabeto take it from those people. Brown
_2. Guns owned for target practice or hunting are not dangerous to humans.
I disagreedisagree, because you never know when an accident can happen -Gabecould be hurting animals that people like around them or people could be in the way and get hurt. Brown
_4. Handguns are the most popular tools for suicide.
I dis/agreeDisagree, because people use other toolsthat is not the intended purpose for suicide -Gabeguns. Brown
_5. Criminals mainly purchase guns in retail stores and pawnshops.
I disagreeDisagree, because people alsocriminals shouldn't be allowed to purchase guns and need to get them from users that do not work in a pawnshop or retail store. -Gabecertain stores. Brown
_6. Since states that prohibit or severely restrict the right to carry handguns have higher crime rates, gun laws must be ineffective.
I disagree because mainly people die fromDisagree, not all states restrict the right to carry weapons and doesn't effect the amount of crime in a gun -Gabestate. Brown
_7. Civilians need to be able to purchase assault weapons.
I disagree because civilians should only have the right to purchase assaultDisagree, people don't need weapons -Gabeused in combat. Brown
_8. Since there is a lot of crime in our society, we should all own guns.
I disagree because that could possibly make matters only worse -GabeDisagree, some people don't need to own guns and not a lot of crime goes on in society.Brown
_9. The FBI's report, Crime in the United States, estimated that almost two thirds of the 15,517 murders committed in 2000 were committed with firearms.
Neutral, because I am not sure of how many people were murdered. Brown
_10. Thirty-two states now have right-to-carry handgun laws.
I'm neutral about this statement because people use handguns for multiple reasons -GabeNeutral, it seem alright but not sure how many states allow the right to carry hand guns. Brown
_11. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, in 2000, 533,470 victims of violent crimes (rape and sexual assault, robbery and aggravated assault) stated that they faced an offender with a firearm.
___12.Disagree, because not all people had a firearm unless they would not have been a victim. Brown
___12. Some say wounds are insignificant.I disagree because any type of wound should be significant -Gabrielinsignificant.

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_1. The Second Amendment to the Constitution only guarantees the right to own guns to protect the United States of America. At the time it was written, the government expected the soldiers to provide their own guns for battle.
Dakota CochranI disagree because the colonist wanted a sense of protection -Gabe
_2. Guns owned for target practice or hunting are not dangerous to humans.
because you could be target practicing and the gun could go past the target and hit someone in the distance. Dakota Cochrannever know when an accident can happen -Gabe
_4. Handguns are the most popular tools for suicide.
I disagreedis/agree because people with use anything to commitother tools for suicide if they wanna go that bad. Dakota Cochran-Gabe
_5. Criminals mainly purchase guns in retail stores and pawnshops.
I agreedisagree because they needpeople also purchase guns from users that do not work in a gun cheap and fast. Dakota Cochranpawnshop or retail store. -Gabe
_6. Since states that prohibit or severely restrict the right to carry handguns have higher crime rates, gun laws must be ineffective.
I agreedisagree because ifmainly people wanna commitdie from a crime there do it no matter what the law is. Dakota Cochrangun -Gabe
_7. Civilians need to be able to purchase assault weapons.
disagree because civilians should only have the right to purchase assault weapons are to dangerous to be in everyone's hands. Dakota Cochran-Gabe
_8. Since there is a lot of crime in our society, we should all own guns.
NeutralI disagree because its not good to carry a weapon around and use it for wrong purposes but its also good to use to protect yourself in self defense purposes. Dakota Cochranthat could possibly make matters only worse -Gabe
_9. The FBI's report, Crime in the United States, estimated that almost two thirds of the 15,517 murders committed in 2000 were committed with firearms.
_10. Thirty-two states now have right-to-carry handgun laws.
I'm neutral about this statement because people use handguns for multiple reasons -Gabe
_11. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, in 2000, 533,470 victims of violent crimes (rape and sexual assault, robbery and aggravated assault) stated that they faced an offender with a firearm.
wounds are insignificant.insignificant.I disagree because any type of wound should be significant -Gabriel

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_1. The Second Amendment to the Constitution only guarantees the right to own guns to protect the United States of America. At the time it was written, the government expected the soldiers to provide their own guns for battle.
I disagree, because people need guns to protect their land and other possessions from others who wanted to take it from those people. BrownDakota Cochran
_2. Guns owned for target practice or hunting are not dangerous to humans.
I disagree,disagree because you could be hurting animals that people like around them or peopletarget practicing and the gun could be ingo past the waytarget and get hurt. Brownhit someone in the distance. Dakota Cochran
_4. Handguns are the most popular tools for suicide.
Disagree,I disagree because people with use anything to commit suicide if they wanna go that is not the intended purpose for guns. Brownbad. Dakota Cochran
_5. Criminals mainly purchase guns in retail stores and pawnshops.
Disagree,I agree because criminals shouldn't be allowed to purchase guns andthey need to get them from certain stores. Browna gun cheap and fast. Dakota Cochran
_6. Since states that prohibit or severely restrict the right to carry handguns have higher crime rates, gun laws must be ineffective.
Disagree, not all states restrictI agree because if people wanna commit a crime there do it no matter what the right to carry weapons and doesn't effect the amount of crime in a state. Brownlaw is. Dakota Cochran
_7. Civilians need to be able to purchase assault weapons.
Disagree, people don't needI disagree because assault weapons usedare to dangerous to be in combat. Browneveryone's hands. Dakota Cochran
_8. Since there is a lot of crime in our society, we should all own guns.
Disagree, some people don't need to own guns andNeutral because its not good to carry a lot of crime goes onweapon around and use it for wrong purposes but its also good to use to protect yourself in society.self defense purposes. Dakota Cochran
_9. The FBI's report, Crime in the United States, estimated that almost two thirds of the 15,517 murders committed in 2000 were committed with firearms.
Neutral, because I am not sure of how many people were murdered.
_10. Thirty-two states now have right-to-carry handgun laws.
Neutral, it seem alright but not sure how many states allow the right to carry hand guns
_11. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, in 2000, 533,470 victims of violent crimes (rape and sexual assault, robbery and aggravated assault) stated that they faced an offender with a firearm.
Disagree, because not all people had a firearm unless they would not have been a victim.
___12. Some say that since the majority of accidental deaths involve motor vehicles, drowning falls, fires, etc., accidental firearm wounds are insignificant.

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_1. The Second Amendment to the Constitution only guarantees the right to own guns to protect the United States of America. At the time it was written, the government expected the soldiers to provide their own guns for battle.
I disagree, because people need guns to protect their land and other possessions from others who wanted to take it from those people. Brown
_2. Guns owned for target practice or hunting are not dangerous to humans.
I disagreedisagree, because someyou could be hurting animals that people like around them or people could be in the way and get hurt. Brown
_4. Handguns are the most popular tools for suicide.
I dis/agreeDisagree, because people use other toolsthat is not the intended purpose for suicideguns. Brown
_5. Criminals stores and pawnshopsI disagree with this statementpawnshops.
Disagree, because some criminals get theirshouldn't be allowed to purchase guns and need to get them from the black market.
Christopher Kelly- Daviscertain stores. Brown
_6. Since states that prohibit or severely restrict the right to carry handguns have higher crime rates, gun laws must be ineffective.
Disagree, not all states restrict the right to carry weapons and doesn't effect the amount of crime in a state. Brown
_7. Civilians need to be able to purchase assault weapons.
Disagree, people don't need weapons used in combat. Brown
_8. Since there is a lot of crime in our society, we should all own guns.
Disagree, some people don't need to own guns and not a lot of crime goes on in society.
_9. The FBI's report, Crime in the United States, estimated that almost two thirds of the 15,517 murders committed in 2000 were committed with firearms.
Neutral, because I am not sure of how many people were murdered.
_10. Thirty-two states now have right-to-carry handgun laws.
Neutral, it seem alright but not sure how many states allow the right to carry hand guns
_11. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, in 2000, 533,470 victims of violent crimes (rape and sexual assault, robbery and aggravated assault) stated that they faced an offender with a firearm.
Disagree, because not all people had a firearm unless they would not have been a victim.
___12. Some say that since the majority of accidental deaths involve motor vehicles, drowning falls, fires, etc., accidental firearm wounds are insignificant.

I dis/agree because people use other tools for suicide
_5. Criminals mainly purchase guns in retail stores and pawnshopsI disagree with this statement because some criminals get their guns from the black market.
Christopher Kelly- Davis
_6. Since states that prohibit or severely restrict the right to carry handguns have higher crime rates, gun laws must be ineffective.
_7. Civilians need to be able to purchase assault weapons.

_4. Handguns are the most popular tools for suicide.
I dis/agree because people use other tools for suicide
stores and pawnshops.pawnshopsI disagree with this statement because some criminals get their guns from the black market.
_6. Since states that prohibit or severely restrict the right to carry handguns have higher crime rates, gun laws must be ineffective.
_7. Civilians need to be able to purchase assault weapons.