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- The Debate
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- The Second Amendment is out strongest argument against gun control.
- Alright team, we need strong argument to win this debate.
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- Gun ControlArgument 1The second Amendment
- Agreed!
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- We can open with the statement that the right of individuals to keep and bear arms is fundamental to American liberty and should be upheld.
- You can quote the Constitution... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
- Gun ControlArgument 1The second Amendment
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- Gun ControlArgument 1The second Amendment
- The protection argument will appeal to most people and debate judges. We can say having a gun is crucial for personal safety.
- That's good!
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- I like that!
- Gun ControlArgument 1The second AmendmentPersonal Safety
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- Really? Are there any supporting claims for that?
- Gun ControlArgument 1The second AmendmentPersonal Safety
- The crime prevention could be another strong argument.
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- Gun ControlArgument 1The second AmendmentPersonal SafetyCrime Prevention
- The idea is that criminals are not likely to target houses where the owners might be armed.
- I can pull up some data to support that. We might use it for rebuttal.
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- I think you are taking it too far, Matt. You're making it sound like American culture is just about guns and freedom. And besides, I've never even held a gun.
- Gun ControlArgument 1The second AmendmentPersonal SafetyCrime Prevention
- We can wrap it up with how the right to bear arms is integral to American identity and culture.
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- I don't want to do anything with weapons of any kind...
- Gun ControlArgument 1The second AmendmentPersonal SafetyCrime Prevention
- So... how did it feel?
- Well, I didn't feel particularly empowered or protected, and I never really bothered to learn how to shoot.
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- Alright, let's cycle back to the debate. I pulled some stats for the gun ownership rate vs. violent crime rate.
- Gun ControlArgument 1The second AmendmentPersonal SafetyCrime Prevention
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- The states with the high gun ownership rates have the highest gun related crimes per capita. Montana has the highest with 66.3%, followed by Wyoming with 66.2%, and Alaska with 64.5%.
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- Gun ControlArgument 1The second AmendmentPersonal SafetyCrime Prevention
- Hey, Matt, you've been quiet.
- Sorry... Can't we just say that strict gun control law won't help to reduce crime rates in general?
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- It's still good to know, so we'll be prepared if the Westwood team hits us with same stats.
- Gun ControlArgument 1The second AmendmentPersonal SafetyCrime Prevention
- I guess we won't be able to use the "crime prevention" argument after all.
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- Attention students and teachers, this is Principal Quinn.We are currently experiencing an emergency situation. Teachers, immediately lock your classrooms. Keep students away from the windows.
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- Gun ControlArgument 1The second AmendmentPersonal SafetyCrime Prevention
- I think we should follow instructions and lock the door.
- Um, I'm pretty sure this is just a drill.
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- Find a place to hide,Turn off the lights and silence your phones.It is not a drill!I repeat, this is not a drill!
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- Help is on the way. Stay quiet, stay hidden. Do not leave your hidingplace until the police escort you out of the room.
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- Gun ControlArgument 1The second AmendmentPersonal Safety
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