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This short article analyzes two other articles with opposing views on gun control and the interpretation of the Second amendment and explains why one article is stronger than the other by comparing and contrasting the two.

This explains how the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is a shield of freedom against tyranny by our own government.

Is Washington, D.C.'s gun control law constitutional?

The Second Amendment protects the right of the individual to own and use guns. Without this right, our country would never have existed.

This article will address some of the challenges that arise in reading and intepreting the Second Amendment, and explain why it is so hard to apply an Amendment that seems so simple to so many.

This paper argues that the Second amendment of the American constitution, should not be dissolved in the face of recent school shootings in an attempt to deter such incidents in the future, since there is no proven correlation between the two items.

If you've ever wondered about the history of the second amendment or whether it means what its defenders say it means, then check out this article!

The upcoming United States Supreme Court ruling in District of Columbia vs. Heller may place limits on the Second Amendment's protection of Americans' right to own firearms.

this column goes into why we should support strict regulation on citizen firearms

A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. These are some of the most controversial words in our Bill of Rights,

Finally, after nearly 70 years, the Supreme Court seems ready to define the parameters and meaning of the "right to bear arms."

An article written about gun control

As US citizens, we have every right to keep and bear arms in our homes, in our vehicles and on our persons. If you don't believe me, feel free to read the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Will the latest school massacre at Virginia Tech cause a movement for more gun control? Or will people think hard about the implications of law abiding people being denied access to guns?

My take on the Second Amendment

In addition to reevaluating to braod interpretation of the 2nd Amendment to the constitution there may be other cogent reasons why gun control in America should be considered

An overvierw of some U.S. and foreign laws that limit the use of guns, and commentary on gun control and its ppotential problems

This is the meaning of how the founding fathers designed the Second Amendment. Everyone should know their rights and what freedom really means.

current gun control laws, statistics on gun related violence and deaths, why guns are a threat to public health.

With such strong arguments on both sides of the Second Amendment issue, it again begins to increase as one of the top discussions as the run for a new president gets underway.

In recent decades, an intense debate over the right to bear arms, more specifically firearms, has divided society and caused an important right of Americans to be put into jeopardy

The concept of gun control is in need of re-examination and re-interpretation; the needs and demands of the eighteenth century, when the Second Amendment to the Constitution was drafted, are not applicable to current society.

"A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed." These words make up what is known as the Second Amendment to the United States Bill of Rights.

Voting as a highly divided court, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Second Amendment which allows citizens the right to own guns to protect themselves in their homes.

The Supreme Court ruled today that the District of Columbia's ban on handguns violates the Second Amendment.

A look inside the ruling, with descriptions of the amicus curiae briefs filed by various special interest groups to "make their case" in this historic Supreme Court Ruling.

Federal laws need to protect the 2d amendment not let states modify it at will.

Many people consider supporters of the 2nd amendment to be gun nuts. If that's true then I'm the exception that proves the rule.

What parts of the wording of the amendment itself stand alone?

"There is enough doubt about his impartiality that we believe it is time for him to retire his gavel."

The lobby group, Pink Pistols, supported today's Supreme Court decision upholding individuals' rights to carry guns.

"This is a case where the issue seems crystal clear. Here is a woman who has taken all the proper, legal steps for her own safety, and quite possibly the safety of her students and fellow teachers."

The United States Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 that the Washington DC ban on handguns is unconstitutional.

an amendment to the currently debated immigration bill was passed by the senate Wednesday night. The amendment, introduced by Senator James Inhofe, would force the federal government to only communicate with citizens in English.

The 1st and 2nd amendment looked compared.

The Virginia Tech tragedy has special resonance for me. I thought I was having a flashback.

There hasn't been much talk lately about rewriting the 22nd Amendment to rethink term limits or simply repeal it. Now with NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg looking into extending term limits in NY, it could be the impetus to think more seriously about changing #22...

Interpreting the intents of the First Amendment. Examining whether or not the Freedom of Expression is an inherent human right or a government privilege.

Describes the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment, their purpose and how they affected America.

A small history behind the fourth amendment, and why we should carefully guard this right.

The Fourth Amendment is your best friend. Even more so than free speech or packing heat.

Can you name all five freedoms guaranteed under the First Amendment? This is a look at how much the average American knows (or more often, doesn't know) about the First Amendment.

Pornography and other graphic materials existed before the Internet, but the technology's far-reaching capabilities have made this material more accessible and intrusive. Time will tell how the Supreme Court treats obscenity on the Internet.

The Gay Marriage Amendment debate has tended to focus on the conflicting moral issues. But what about the legal issues? What does this amendment mean for transgendered individuals? And will those who perform same-sex marriages face jail time?

In 2005, an anonymous group protested the performance of "Hair" at a local community college. The following was written in response, containing cites to the First Amendment law associated with any performance.

Ted Kennedy, as he has every two years for the last 35, has reintroduced the Equal Rights Amendment to Congress.

The loss of Mr. Imus' job has nothing to do with Freedom of Speech or the First Amendment. The firing is an example of what happens when the Boss finds it economically advantageous to sack an employee.

An essay of what I and/or every young American can do to protect their freedom of speech.

The courts have decided, for practical reasons, to weaken the 4th amendment protections of the American people. Should we care?

The United States Constitution and the Second Amendment are basic issues to undertake a dialogue in with our children. But we still must be able to maintain our manners and be polite -- so Please pass the ammunition for my gun as you take a slice of my homemade apple pie.

The American and British media have enjoyed a great level of success and have a great power over their public. But with that comes a great level of responsibility.

Massachusetts lawmakers are set to enter a Constitutional Convention to decide whether or not to allow a proposed ban on same-sex marriage to pass on to voters.

The rights guaranteed to all Americans in our Constitution are slowly being eroded in the name of security. A statement by Benjamin Franklin may well come true. "Those who are willing to give up a little freedom for safety are neither free or safe."

The Nationalization of the Senate was essential for the elimination of State and Individual Sovereignty within the United States.

On January 29,2008, Floridians will be asked to vote to double the $25,000 homestead exemption and allow homeowners to take up to $500,000 of their Save Our Homes benefits when they move to another property.

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was intended to protect our right to practice our religious faith freely; and yet, the Supreme Court has often invoked this amendment to justify decisions restricting our freedom of religion.

The opinion suggests a lack of conflict between the individual and the state in the Second Amendment and gun ownership laws.

FedEx, already under siege from labor groups, was dealt another blow by the House on Friday when an amendment passed removing the company from governance under the Railway Labor Act

The Ninth Amendment affirms that rights enumerated in the Constitution do not preclude the existence of other rights belonging to the people. The Tenth Amendment says the States and the people retain all powers not granted to the Federal Government.

Are guns the danger to society? Or are the people who wield them the greater danger?

Gun control is an major issue in our society. Should guns be banned?

The Republican Presidential Candidates who have expressed their opinions on gun control on their Republican Presidential Candidates web site do agree that there must be some form of gun control.

Thoughtful insights into the right to bear arms as provided in the Constitution.

When it comes to restricting private individuals' Second Amendment rights, it seems that the world must turn upside down to justify gun control. Mr. Stolyarov describes the wildly unrealistic assumptions of gun control proponents.

It seems that the only people that seem to be discussing the issue are those who have taken up the banners of either Gun Control or Anti-Gun Control, dug in, and fortified their position. But couldn't we mix guns, gun control, and common sense?

Gun control is a touchy issue with many American's. The Second Amendment is a reasoned and timely protection against tyranny- it has been tested over time and doesn't need to be eroded, yet it is being eroded right under our eyes.

Reaction to Supreme Court ruling is widely varied. Pros and cons and reactions are discussed.

Gun control means placing restrictions or limitations on owning a firearm. Guns give power to the weak, enabling them to defend themselves against the strong.

The debate over gun control in America is a conflict over individual freedom vs. civic well-being. For more than 150 years, no limits barred citizens from exercising the rights afforded them by the Second Amendment.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...

Many liberal minded people would argue that the US Constitution is an outdated piece of paper that should be rewritten to coincide with the times. These are my arguments on two topics within the Constitution on why that is not correct.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit struck down the strictest gun control law in the nation. The court rejected the District of Columbia's ban on individual handgun ownership.

The US Supreme Court ruled today in a 5-4 decision that individuals have a right to gun ownership. The majority decision stated that this right is protected under the Second Amendment.

In the aftermath of the Virginia Tech shootings, gun rights advocates have come up with a solution to end the violence: more people need guns.

Controversies in relation to the first and second amendments.

South Dakota Voters will be deciding on an amendment that will end the idea of judicial immunity. It has received a large amount of attention from special interest groups, read this article cut away the spin and hear the facts.

As part of a relaxing holiday weekend, I read this controversial book to get another perspective on the whole issue of gun rights vs. control.

There is ample evidence that the Sixteenth Amendment was fraudulently passed, forcing all U.S. citizens into a horrid system of income taxation. It has damaged our country in many ways and is doing evem more damage today!

The purpose of the second amendment was to prevent a corrupt federal government from threatening an entire country. With an armed society, the federal government cannot dictate policy. With guns we are citizens, without them we are defenseless sheep.

The one thing that many people do not get about the "Second Amendment" is the interpretation. The Second Amendment is supposed to be the right to bear arms in case of defense.

Where the lawyers have perverted our Constitution and what we can do about it.....

An article covering firearms ownership in America

As the nation mourns the deaths of 33 individuals at Virgina Tech University on Tuesday, political debate is heating up over the the United States' lack of gun laws. While some big players are keeping silent, others are speaking out.

It took some digging, but this article reveals where the 2008 presidential candidates stand on crime and gun control.

What the Amendment Says: "Inasmuch as marriage is the legal union of only one man and one woman as husband and wife, no other legal union that is treated as marriage or the substantial equivalent thereof shall be valid or recognized."

A history of American legislator's attempts to subvert The First Amendment and censor our movies, music, and video games.

The amendment declared apple pie the "national pie" by virtue of its "deliciousness" and would prohibit pie desecration. It would also rename "French Apple Pie" to "Freedom Apple Pie."

Imus and attorney, Martin Garbus contend that his first amendment rights were violated

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has a very long and controversial history. When a comparison is made between the 1920's and the 1970's, the opposition to the ERA was extremely vocal, strong, determined, organized and ultimately successful.

What is the problem with a constitutional amendment defining marriage between a man and a woman?

Let me begin by saying that both my girlfriend and I believe strongly in the 2nd Amendment. We feel responsible gun ownership to be a right, and considering the level of violence in our society, a necessary one.

A proposed amendment that would allow horse crematoriums in the town's industrial park was recently voted down by the Planning and Zoning Commission on a 2 to 3 vote.

The following paper outlines the advantages of our First Amendment rights.

Adding this amendment will mean that the federal government will now allocate $15 million in FY08 to the National Cord Blood Inventory.

They state that this amendment would make sure that families will not have to pay more for higher education