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Title:
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The Right to Bear Arms: Examining the Consequences of the Second Amendment in Terms of Law & Economics |
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Author:
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Li, Howard Shaobo
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Abstract:
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The right to bear arms is an issue that is often disputed. In fact, there is
more disagreement about this right than any other ones in the Constitution.1 Advocates
believe the Second Amendment provides the citizens of the United States with an
unchallengeable privilege to own firearms. Meanwhile, those who oppose the right
believe the Second Amendment is outdated and stricter gun control should be imposed.
Even court cases cannot seem to agree on the matter with verdicts constantly
contradicting each other. With so many different arguments about the consequences of
the Second Amendment, it is no surprise it is such a hot topic. This paper will address the
right to bear arms and provide reasons why it is in society’s best interest to support the
Second Amendment. Specifically, this paper will provide an economic analysis of the
costs and benefits of gun control and legal issues surrounding the debate. In addition, this
paper will examine the opinions from persons opposed to the Second Amendment and
provide counterarguments to these claims. Finally, this paper will look at previous court
cases to further support the argument that the right to bear arms should be protected. |
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Description:
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Submission to the Friends of Fondren Library Undergraduate Research Awards, 2010 |
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Citation:
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Li, Howard Shaobo. (2010). "The Right to Bear Arms: Examining the Consequences of the Second Amendment in Terms of Law & Economics." |
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Citable link to this page:
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http://hdl.handle.net/1911/27500 |
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Date:
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2010-05-06 |
