Distributive Justice Resource: The specific distributive justice resource examined is the right to bear, a basic and founding principle of this nation. There has been major controversy over the past couple years about banning the ownership of guns for private citizens of the United States. The common good requires citizens who can contribute to their own lives, the lives of their loved ones, and the wellbeing of their communities. The proper use of a firearm does just that. There is a very strong positive correlation between the more guns a community has and a lower crime rate. The National Institute of Justice concluded that over 20,000 gun control laws “had no impact in reducing criminal violence”. Citizens who are properly trained and evaluated are able to provide safety and security to themselves, their families, and their community. Being able to provide this protection also leads to a sense of pride and responsibility, leading to better citizens and safer communities.
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The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun, is a good guy with a gun. Guns not only provide protection & security, they are used for hunting as well. Hunting has been used to feed families for centuries, and can be the difference between going to bed hungry and having a meal for a struggling family. Gun control enthusiasts believe that guns kill people, and that by banning guns there will be far fewer deaths. Guns do not kill people, people kill people, and if a criminal plans to harm someone, the will find a