Gun Control in the United States
Topic:
In this seminar, we explore the issue of gun control in the U.S.
Readings:
The Simple Truth About Gun Control BY ADAM GOPNIK: Link to Reading
The Newtown Lawsuit and the Moral Work of Gun Control: Link to Reading
Happy New Year, Happy New Gun-Control Nonsense: Link to Reading
The Promise: The Families of Sandy Hook and the Long Road to Gun Safety: Link to Reading
The Case for More Guns (and More Gun Control) BY JEFFREY GOLDBERG: Link to Reading
Discussion Questions:
Do you agree with Goldberg that responsible gun ownership is the best answer to gun violence?
Do you agree with Gopnik’s position that gun control is the only way to curtail gun violence?
Do you think that responsibility measures infringe on citizen’s second amendment rights?
Do you believe that armed self-defense is advisable?
Do you believe that allowing conceal-carry on college campuses is advisable?
