Thursday, April 25, 2013

Gun Control in America

For my piece, I will be analyzing articles published in USA Today, the Inquirer and the Reading Eagle that cover gun control. So far, I have about 6 articles that all relate to the topic, yet give different views. For example, in the opinion section of USA Today, two readers expressed their opinions about the new gun control bill. One thought it was extremely necessary, supporting his view by using the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. The other reader explained that the bill was redundant and that Obama should focus on imposing the gun control laws already implemented.
This is just one example of articles that I have found that I will tie into my paper.

I will be interviewing students and the director of public safety to relate this topic to Albright. These interviews will be either recorded or filmed and posted on this site.
Some sample questions that I will be asking the interviewees are:

Students:
  1. Do you regularly follow the gun control controversy?
  2. What are your opinions on gun control?
  3. Do you think the implementation of new laws will decrease the acts of violence committed in the country using firearms?
  4. The news has reported that some states have begun training teachers on how to use firearms and other weapons, in order to defend their students from armed intruders. Do you think this is necessary?
  5. Do you have a plan or any suggestions on how the country can control the buying, selling and use of illegal weapons?
Public Safety:
  1. How prepared is the college to deal with the possible threat of an armed suspect on campus?
  2. It is rumored that the dean does not allow Albright College's public safety officers to use/carry weapons. Is this true and do you agree with this?
  3. With the recent increase of shootings on campuses across America, has or will Albright be increasing its security?

1 comment:

  1. Great questions -- I can offer more feedback as your blog/article takes shape. I'm wondering if you might find activists on multiple sides of the issue here on campus.

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