The most foolish mistake we could possibly make would be to allow the subjected people to History shows that all conquerors who have allowed their subjected peoples to carryarms have prepared their own fall. This quote was said by the ruler of Germany , Adolph Hitler,during the Edict of March 18, 1938. He realized that the people were violent, and allowing themto carry arms would be disastrous. Today, in America handgun violence is at an astronomicalhigh. Statistics prove that in recent years, in the United States, nearly 35,000 people have beenkilled annually by guns(Godfried 13). Statistics like these will continue to rise unless stronger guncontrol laws are passed. The outcries of the peoples views, and the protesting of organized guncontrol groups are the key elements in bringing these laws into effect. Handgun violence has had a major impact on our society. It is the second leading cause ofdeath among young adults. One in every five American parents personally knows a child that hasbeen shot. (Leonne18). This youth related gun violence is on a rise according to the DrewMedical Center in Los Angeles. Before 1980, they had not admitted a child under the age of 10for gun shot wounds. However, between 1980-1987 they admitted 34 youths. (Leonne 18). With gun violence at a peek, no school will be safe without stronger regulations. We are nowconstantly threatened by gun violence in our schools. Handgun violence is not limited toAmericas youth. It is a major problem throughout the nation. Deaths by handguns include;15,000 murders, 18,000 suicides and 1,500 accidents. (Godfried 13). As citizens of the UnitedStates, we need to come together in the fight against handgun violence.Ironically enough, one of the biggest deterrents to the control of handguns, is the lawitself. Innocent people are being injured and even killed by bullets, in big cities, rural areas andthe suburbs. These bullets ,and their guns, are being bough...
