In the movie Yojimbo by Akira Kurosawa there are several story lines, where every event is a consequence of a previous, but it looks interesting to examine an aspect of the attitude of characters to their weapon and the result of overestimating its role. The genre of this movie is jidaigeki and tells about the … Read more
Most students at college campuses are worried about exams, homework, social relationships, family, and financial responsibilities. School shootings and school violence are not at the top of the list of concerns for these same individuals. Looking back nine years ago this was also not of concern for the students at the campus of Virginia Polytechnic … Read more
Columbine. Sandy Hook. Virginia Tech. All names of places that now strike fear in the heart of many due to acts perpetrated by a few disturbed individuals. Sadly, there are a dozen more locations that could be listed, places that in the last few decades have become the setting for horrible acts of violence committed … Read more
“No matter how far wrong you’ve gone, you can always turn around. ” The world renowned 2005 film, Crash, directed by Paul Haggis, sends the positive message of hope and potential for redemption in the world. Many of the characters make the wrong decisions and receive grace from the universe, which shows the audience that … Read more
Kevin and his friend Garret were driving to their cabin in lower Georgia. It was a warm, beautiful fall afternoon in Georgia. The cabin was so much more than a cabin to Kevin. It was the jewel of lower Georgia to him. Kevin screamed, “Watch out. ” Garret had served out of the way and … Read more
For my report, I am reviewing the historic accuracy of Hacksaw Ridge and comparing it to the actual life of military solider Desmond Doss. The movie Hacksaw Ridge, directed by Mel Gibson, gives a very accurate representation of the life of Desmond Doss. This movie shows very true events that happened in Doss’s life that … Read more
Gun culture in the United States of America has prevailed ever since the beginning of this country’s history. The Second Amendment, written in 1776, protects an individual’s rights to “bear arms” without punishment. Many problems with this law have arisen since 1776, such as a growing number of suicide, accidental, and mass-shooting related deaths. Because … Read more
The process of reloading shotgun shells is quite simple, but there are a few critical things that you need to know. Many people reload shells to save money, or they enjoy doing things for themselves. Reloading shells at home is cheaper than buying them if you don’t mind the extra work. Reloading can be broken … Read more
There is no doubt that guns are an integral part of American history. Throughout the years there have been numerous debates over whether gun control is a respectable solution for the United States. Therefore, two extremely evident sides have shaped: one for weapon control and one against it. The people for weapon control have contended … Read more
Family and friends can be one of the most important things in people’s lives. If you could help keep them safe would you do it? Even though you can’t keep them one hundred percent safe there is a way to increase their safety from guns. You have a chance to make America safer than it … Read more
Bang! bang! Children run to hide! Is this something you want the world to know about? Do you want your children to be put in a murder scene or a potential one? Why not allow teachers to carry guns if they’re able to? Even though most people think it is a horrid idea; the reality … Read more
Defending Americas Youth Picture a class of twenty elementary students hidden under desks around the classroom, and the teacher is begging the children to stop sobbing. Down the hall the sound of gunshots ring out the sounds of people screaming and begging for help can be heard. The shooter is moving closer and closer to … Read more