The Second Amendment

Amendment #2


"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."

 It is important to know the rights that are given in this amendment.  To gain a well rounded understanding, it is equally important to know the controversy that comes with this, and to be able to hear out the different opinions on this topic.

                                                    Defining the 2nd Amendment Video: 

This video does an excellent job of breaking down ALL components and defining each component of this amendment.  When thinking of the second amendment, 'the right to bear arms,' comes to mind.  It helps to break down each each sentence to understand the true intent of this amendment.


To further show how controversial and sensitive this topic is, watch the following debate on gun control. Listen to the lobiest as well as board, and note how they communicate, what questions are asked, and what conclusions are made.

In this debate, the lobiest brings up many valid points against gun control in Maryland, Connecticut.  He uses well his ethos, as a lobbiest for the firearms industry, pathos, shares that this is a personal matter for him,  and logos, has endless facts, historical and current supporting statements.  Yet it shows well the process of how such things are debated, questioned, and fought for from both ends.