strict laws state that to own a gun in the UK, you would need to either have a special licence or be in the police. Across the country it is believed these strict laws are accountable for the extremely low number of Mass shootings in the UK, unlike the increasing numbers of shootings in the USA, where it is not uncommon to see people with a gun. Firearms are noutioursly easy to obtain, in fact, some supermarkets even sell these dangerous weapons, which is why most adults in the United states own at
In the past and present, school safety is one of the number one priorities of any school district. Having a safe and secure learning environment is crucial in getting children of any age the education that they need and deserve. When this security is threatened it can be either directly, for the victims of school shootings, or indirectly, for the students that hear about these incidents and no longer feel as safe when they are in their school. When a tragic event happens like what recently happened
The first recorded school shooting in America dates back to 1764, during Pontiac’s War. Since then, hundreds have occurred, claiming many lives (Galvin). In the modern era, the rarity of these events has been steadily decreasing, which may be caused by the confusion that surrounds gun laws and regulations. The new debate over this issue is likely due to the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. Since that event, about 65 people who have committed a school shooting have referenced Columbine
“Since 2013 there has been an average of one school shooting a week in the U.S., and 18 since the beginning of this year.This is a horrific thing that is getting out of control in the U.S. When a gunman killed 20 first graders and six adults with an assault rifle at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, it rattled Newtown, Conn., and reverberated across the world. Since then, there have been at least 239 school shootings nationwide. In those episodes, 438 people were shot, 138 of whom were killed
reality, we should think of situations such as a fire, intruder, kidnapping etc. situations. There has been staff and students killed in shootings at Columbine high School in Colorado in 1999, Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012 and now at Stoneman Douglas in Florida, where or who is next? No one is expecting this kind of situation nor are they well prepare for them. Schools preform drills such as shelter-in-place, lockdown, evacuation, drop, cover, and hold in case of an earthquake etc. but in reality as
The news is on, “breaking news. There has been a school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Seventeen are dead and many are wounded.” (Sagarra) On the television, there are people crying for their school, crying for their loved ones, and crying for their lives. The boy is labeled depressed when arrested, but consider if it was someone of color like an African American or an Arabic person. From past experiences with these tings, the African American would be called a thug or gangster, and the Arabic
“Just in 2018 there has been 18 school shootings, on average per week” (snopes:How many school shootings have taken place so far in 2018). The incidents that have occurred have been a big impact in people 's lives. Yet no one with power has spoken about the problems regarding the recent shooting. See, there are two main sides of gun control, the side that agrees and the side that doesn’t. People who agree believe that no one should be able to own a gun, or that there should simply be stricter
Home School versus Public School In our society, there are few things that are considered taboo to talk about due to passions of the different views, such as Religion and Politics. However, schooling is quickly becoming another taboo. The big debate on whether a Home School or Traditional School is best for children has been the source of many arguments. Each side of this debate has both pros and cons, but which one is truly best and why? Public school in America began in 1635, which focused on “
article “10 Advantages and Disadvantages of Gun Control” it shows the court wouldn 't have to waste time on guns or in the article “Arguments for Gun Control” showing that many mentally unstable people die each year. Found in the article “The Pros and Cons of Gun Control” it shows how gun cultural will be wiped completely away. Gun violence occurs based on the unstable people in control of the gun not the gun itself. Likewise why should the government have to deal with these problems. The court
Petty, father of a 14 year old who was killed in the very recent and tragic Parkland, Florida school shooting on Valentine 's Day 2018. Since January 1st, 2018 there have been 17….let me say that again 17 school shootings and we’re only 3 months into the new year. That number is a new high in the first month and a half of the new year (According to CNBC News), since 2014 (15). Kids no longer feel safe in school anymore, which should be a safe haven for them through all of the bad in their lives, a place