Tag: gun control
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It’s Easier to Obtain a Firearm Than a Restraining Order, and That’s a Serious Concern
Get Pregnant Fast In my quest for protection against my former partner, I discovered a troubling reality: securing a restraining order was a complex process, while acquiring a gun was alarmingly simple. To obtain a restraining order, I had to demonstrate three crucial points: that my ex had physically threatened me, that I lived in…
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Teacher Reveals Students’ Devastating Response to Fire Drill
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of recent tragic events in schools across the nation, the atmosphere of fear and anxiety is palpable among students and educators alike. A poignant Facebook post from teacher Emily Johnson highlights just how deeply affected students are by the current climate of violence and insecurity. Following a sudden fire…
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What I Wish to Communicate to My Students Regarding Mass Shootings
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Students, Recently, you witnessed a troubling event: children your age fleeing their school, hands on their heads, while others were capturing distressing images and videos from a classroom eerily similar to yours, where they were locked down. Later, you learned that 17 individuals lost their lives that day. They were killed…
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Why Stricter Gun Laws Correlate with Lower Gun Death Rates
Get Pregnant Fast The assertion that “gun laws don’t work” frequently resurfaces during gun control discussions, particularly in the wake of nearly daily mass shootings in the United States. Before diving into the evidence supporting the effectiveness of gun legislation, let’s address a commonly cited example: Chicago. After the tragic Las Vegas shooting, White House…
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The Urgent Need to Address America’s Gun Violence Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast In the aftermath of each mass shooting, the nation finds itself divided into three primary camps of thought: 1) “Guns don’t kill people; people kill people”—a sentiment closely tied to the belief that stricter gun laws would only disarm law-abiding citizens; 2) “We urgently require sensible gun regulations to curb these horrific…
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Stop Associating Gun Violence with Mental Illness
Get Pregnant Fast Once again, we find ourselves in the aftermath of another mass shooting, and the cycle of blame and anger continues. Social media quickly transforms into a battleground where people clash over gun violence and legislation. Some advocate for an outright ban on gun sales, while others proudly flaunt their concealed carry permits.…
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Abusers Must Always Surrender Their Firearms: A Critical Step for Safety
Get Pregnant Fast This month, lawmakers in Maryland are considering legislation aimed at enhancing protections for victims of domestic violence by mandating that abusers relinquish their firearms within two days of conviction. If passed, this bill would empower judges to summon a convicted abuser back to court within five days to verify that they have…
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I Don’t Want Your Guns, But I Refuse to Be a Human Shield
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Date: Feb. 24, 2023 Photo by: Hero Images / Getty No educator signed up to be a human shield. Teaching is a profession filled with challenges and sacrifices. From low salaries and a lack of respect to the burden of unpaid overtime, the list of hurdles is extensive. Fortunately,…
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Teacher Accidentally Discharges Firearm in Classroom, Injuring Three Students
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking incident at a California high school, a teacher inadvertently fired a gun during a lesson on safety protocols, resulting in injuries to three students. This event unfolded just days after Florida’s controversial decision to allow teachers to carry firearms in schools. On a Tuesday afternoon, Dennis Walker, a high…