The cultural aspects of a society have always had an exceptional impact in the way the population functions. Where an individual lives will determine the state of mind he/she will have when approached with many situations that include, amongst many others, forms of expression, medicinal approaches, disciplinary techniques, and even violence within the society. The United States is a powerful country with a culture largely and unknowingly aimed towards violence. As a result, citizens feel unsafe and politicians are looking for solutions to this rising problem. The most common debate throughout the nation is that of gun control and whether or not guns are actually to blame for the decrease in public safety. Although a large sector of the population believes guns are the root cause of the violence in the United …show more content…
Many argue that this is outdated. The founding fathers were aware of the development and evolution of technology, which is why the right is generalized to all “arms”. In the 2008 ruling District of Columbia v. Heller, the Supreme Court denied that the Second Amendment only applies to the arms that existed in the 18th century. The Constitution encompasses all arms, just like the First and Fourth Amendment include modern forms of communication and search. Another attack on the validity of the Second Amendment is that it only applies to the militias. A militia is a military fore that consists of civilians that rebels against or aids the military. For the militia to exist, every individual must have the right to possess and train with firearms. Every law-abiding citizen has the right to own a firearm for legitimate purposes, like hunting or self-defense. Three out of four Americans understand that the Second Amendment protects the individual’s right (Beck, Glenn, and Kevin