DEBATE CLUB #12: Gun Violence : Should the U.S. constitution be changed?
After so many mass shootings in schools, should the U.S. Constitution be amended regarding the right to possess firearms? Can the U.S. population live without the right to self-defense or hunting? Come and give your opinions at tonight’s Debate Club
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VENUE & TEACHERS
- AIX: 19h00 to 20h30 with Sophie BUSSENIUS
- MARSEILLE: 19h00 to 20h30 with Sheila EVANS
QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE
Why does the U.S. constitution have the second amendment?
Should the Constitution be revised? If so, how?
Why are mass shootings so prevalent in the U.S.?
Should all firearms be banned?
What is the political responsibility of the NRA?
Can the legislative body have more impact on this topic?
Can the elected president weigh more on this issue?
How can citizens who own firearms be more scrutinized?
How has US cinema influenced gun culture?
Can there be a constructive dialog between gun owners and those who don't own guns?
Should the background checks be universal and more thorough?
VOCABULARY
American terrorism
control (v)
firearms
guns
history
legislator
lobbying
mass shooting
mental illness
militia
NRA
police
regional culture
Republican party
responsibility
safety
schools
security
self defense
social media
statistics
suicide
training
US firearms dealers
violence
Wild West
SEARCH THE WEB FOR IDEAS!
Find articles and/or videos on the web and come prepared to share the information you have found with the others.
SUGGESTED SEARCH WORDS FOR THIS SUBJECT
gun ownership in the U.S.
U.S. Constitution Second Amendment
U.S. mass shooting statistics
violence prevention in the U.S.
SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR MATERIALS
https://www.bbc.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/?gl=GB
www.guardian.co.uk
www.independent.co.uk
www.nytimes.com
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