| A | B |
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| debates that spark debate about gun control/gun rights | school shootings, political assassinations, mass killings |
| When Democrats are elected... | gun and ammunition sales generally increase--fear is that more control will be put in place |
| Much of the controversy of gun control/gun rights centers around the | 2nd Amendment (right to bear arms) |
| NRA | National Rifle Association major organization that has been very effective in ensuring any legislation that would harm the ownership of guns is met with opposition |
| Newton Connecticut shooting | NY became one the 1st states to adopt tougher gun laws |
| "One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter" | difficult to determine who is/who is not the terrorist--depends on perspective and attitude |
| Terrorism in the US | fewer events but greater number of casualities |
| Physician Assisted Suicide is legal in | Oregon, Washington, Vermont and Montana |
| 1st state to pass physician assisted suicide law | Oregon (1997) |
| 3 main requirements | terminal illness (less than 6 months to live), resident of the state, 18 years or older |
| Western European countries who have legalized physician assisted suicide | Holland, Switzerland (generally more liberal with rules and regulations) |
| Immigration reform currently under discussion in Washington. There have been ________ talks looking to _____ both sides | bipartisan....appease |
| "Pathway to citizenship" | for illegals that have not committed any crimes and have been paying taxes--pathway contingent on tougher border controls adn greater security at the border |
| "pathway to citizenship" could impact | 10 million illegal immigrants |
