Week+26-30

=**__Current Events Week 26-30__ **= 


 Searching for a current event this week, I came across this odd practice. Some people don't like it and are trying to ban this practice. Check out the article link below. [|Wall Street Journal] (Check out the slides too)

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Guns in Groton
 This weekend several police agencies arrested two men in Groton for having assault weapons and making threats. Often we hear of events like this affecting other communities, but they may not hit home. However, due to the proximity to our school and homes this event certainly 'hits close to home' and highlights the dangers associated with guns. You will need to check out several of the articles/information below in order to answer the questions intelligently this week. [|Ithaca Journal] [|Gun Control Overview] (**Username**: grotonms **Password**: grotonms) [|Gun Control Background] [|Gun Control Public Opinion] Illustration of the New Hampshire militia at the Battle of Bennington, Vermont in 1777, juxtaposed with a photograph of the Michigan Militia conducting a training excercise. These images show some of the more difficult aspects of gun rights in this country. When the Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution in 1791, the Second Amendment guaranteed citizens the "right to bear arms." The young country had no army. Instead, citizens served in temporary militias. They needed guns to carry out their duties. But today, the U.S. has a professional military. The Michigan Militiamen in the photo carry guns because they choose to do so. The context for gun ownership has changed considerably in 200 years. media type="custom" key="3537386"

Taco Truck Controversy
The other day, I found this article. It brought up some interesting issues that should create an interesting class conversation this week. Check it out below. [|NYTimes]

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