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It is very important to be aware of current events. The world around us is ever changing and it is crucial that we are aware of our surroundings at all times. Before this class, I never really realized how in touch with current events I had become. Taking the weekly current events quizzes made me realize how much I actually knew. It quite literally blew me away, how many of the answers I knew right off the top of my head. I don't particularly watch the news, however, social media has become an outlet for those in my generation to react to things going on around us, especially in the political world. Not only can I scroll through my Twitter timeline and see what is going on with my friends, but what is going on in the world around us. Keeping up with current events not only makes us educated, but it gives us the ability to stand up for what we believe and shape our nation for future generations.

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This topic is very controversial in today's times and definitely matters to the American people. Gun violence should matter not only to the American people but to the members of American Government, as well. Activists have grown tired of politician's reactions consisting of apologies and statements insisting on fixing the issue with thoughts and prayers. They have taken matters into their own hands and started illustrating, through protests, the importance of implementing stricter gun laws and saying they have had enough of empty apologies from members of legislation. The legislative branch of government definitely plays the largest role in remedying this situation. Congress is the branch of government responsible for implementing new laws and getting them approved by the President. The people of the United States are simply getting tired of legislation not stepping up to the plate to address the issue surrounding the current gun laws. David Magleby, author of Government by the People, Brief,  writes that "the United States spends more on national defense than the next than the next seven world powers combined" (ch. 10). When reading this statement one may wonder why the United States is said to spend so much on national defense, but when faced with gun law reform is not willing to budge. A nation so intent on protecting its borders may be facing an even bigger problem within its borders if it does not take these protests in favor of reform into thoughtful consideration.

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Kionne McGhee, Democratic House of Representatives member, asserts that "whatever you do, make sure you move forward." This quote absolutely speaks to the nature of the topic. This issue has obviously stayed the same, if the nation is still faced with out of control gunmen finding loopholes in current gun laws. These laws were put in place 50 years ago to make it harder for those wanting to purchase a gun to acquire one, however, people still find ways around these laws. This issue affects the nation as a whole, as students and parents nationwide are taking a stand in protest of the current gun laws. It is obvious that something has to be done to implement stricter gun laws, if people are still finding ways around them. The people of this nation are certainly standing up for what they believe in and not backing down without a fight.
Date: March 24, 2018
Source: http://time.com/5169210/us-gun-control-laws-history-timeline/

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                                                          1968 Gun Laws

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Sarah Gray, author at TIME.com, states that "(f)ollowing the assassinations of President John Kennedy, Attorney General Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President Lyndon B. Johnson pushed for the passage of the Gun Control Act of 1968."  This quote from the article definitely speaks to the nature of the topic. The Gun Control Act of 1968 was the piece of legislation that set restrictions on the gun laws we have in place today, especially when pertaining to the age one at which one is able to purchase a firearm. This law established that one must be 21 to purchase a firearm, put in place restrictions for being able to purchase a firearm, and required all guns to acquire a serial number. Though these restrictions are still in place today, something needs to be done to make these laws even more strict. If 19-year-old children are able to access a semi-automatic rifle and use it to kill students in a school, gun laws obviously need to be revised.
Date: October 22, 1968
Source: http://time.com/5169210/us-gun-control-laws-history-timeline/

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"Here's a Timeline of the Major Gun Control Laws in America": A Video Summary

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After the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, students take a stand for their lives, delivering speeches advocating for stricter gun laws. The first young lady to speak, Sheryl Acquarola, addresses concerns of having to worry for the life of her 10-year-old brother when he goes to school. Acquarola asserts that her brother is braver than her, as he explains wanting to go to school the day after the shootings, promising her he would not die while doing so. The next student to speak, Brandon Wolf, goes on to directly address the government, saying he has "taken their advice" and began to pray. Wolf declares that he has been praying for them, that they will enjoy what is left of their selfish political careers, considering the first chance they get, students across the country will chase them out of office. The last to take the stand is Kionne McGhee, Democratic member of the House of Representatives, who instructs the students to continue to fight for what they believe in. McGhee encourages the students to protest, demonstrate, and do everything in their power to force the leadership to implement stricter gun laws. McGhee’s final statement is a plea to every student nationwide, as he passionately insists that no matter what students are doing to protest, to make sure that they keep moving forward.

Source: http://time.com/5169210/us-gun-control-laws-history-timeline/