by Ashok Gogineni
In the New Year, one issue that should be of grand
importance in Congress will be the issue of gun control. After the tragedy that
occurred in Newtown, Connecticut the issue is on the front burner of everyone’s
minds, and action in order to keep citizens safe should be taken extremely
seriously by Congress. First off, I think Congress should take initiative and
start off by banning the use of automatic weapons. The main reason that
Conservatives believe that we have the right to bear arms is to protect
ourselves. Although weapons such as handguns may protect, and I am in favor of
the use of handguns, no one has a need for the carrying of an assault rifle, and
those who are in favor of the use of assault rifles usually only support it as
a hobby and have no NEED for them for protection. I think the ban of automatic
weapons will significantly reduce the harm caused by guns and will be a good
first step in the goal for better gun control. I also believe that Congress
should pass legislature calling for background checks on all carriers of
weapons. This should be done on the family of a carrier as well, which will
insure that the weapon does not fall into the hands of someone it should not.
Another issue that should be taken seriously by Congress in
the New Year is the issue of the legalization of marijuana. This issue seems to
be pretty important to the American people, and an issue that is seen all over
the media. I think the legalization of marijuana will significantly decrease
the illegal drug trade and take away much power from the power hungry drug
cartels, who cash in on the illegal crop. I also think that marijuana can
potentially be a huge source for tax revenues for both state and federal
governments. Legalizing marijuana can also potentially create thousands of jobs
as the process of growth to sale requires much man power.
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