DTHartford Staff
Despite gun violence being a major issue for states all across the country, citizens are still holding their ground and doing all that is possible to protect the Second Amendment. On March 14, a hearing was held at the Connecticut State Capitol building in Hartford, CT, to discuss gun policies and to try and find an effective way of gun control in the state of Connecticut. Since the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting on December 14, that left twenty children and six adult staff members dead, gun control has been a major topic of interest in the Hartford community.
The 42nd Annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade was held on Saturday, March 9th. The famous Irish colors green and white held a second meaning this year. The colors were utilized to honor those affected by the Sandy Hook Shooting, as Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and members of the Newtown community started the parade. The December shooting has played a major part in legislature moving forward in their gun control policies, but some local residents are fed up with the lack of results involving the issue.
“It is time for the legislature to actually do something positive, their needs to be less talk and more affirmative action regarding personal gun control,” said Hartford resident Michael Gary.
“It is time for the legislature to actually do something positive, their needs to be less talk and more affirmative action regarding personal gun control,” said Hartford resident Michael Gary.
So what can we the people do to help move these policies along? Many people have already started making an effort in moving this process forward. The public's first actions started by getting rid of the problem completely, by selling their old firearms and ammunition.
However, there are many other people who do not want to take this step because they believe it violates their rights as Americans, and goes against the Second Amendment. When the United States Constitution was created, the Second Amendment was made to protect our rights to keep and bear arms. For many years guns have been more than just a weapon, they have been used as tools for many different purposes. Until recently, guns have never seemed to be a topic of concern. Since the recent tragedies that have taken place in the last year, however, government officials and lawmakers have been pushing to make a change.
However, there are many other people who do not want to take this step because they believe it violates their rights as Americans, and goes against the Second Amendment. When the United States Constitution was created, the Second Amendment was made to protect our rights to keep and bear arms. For many years guns have been more than just a weapon, they have been used as tools for many different purposes. Until recently, guns have never seemed to be a topic of concern. Since the recent tragedies that have taken place in the last year, however, government officials and lawmakers have been pushing to make a change.
As legislators look to pass new bills regarding gun policy, some residents of the community are unhappy with the decisions they have imposed. One bills’ goal is to make it illegal for someone under the age of 21 from buying a rifle or firearm.
Lucille Lenares of Wethersfield, CT had much to say regarding this bill that has been tabled in legislature. “If my 18-year-old son is a responsible enough adult to be drafted into the army and handed a gun to utilize, then why isn’t any other 18 year old person responsible enough to own a gun?” said Lenares. Lenares also had the same thoughts for the drinking age of the country as well.
Lucille Lenares of Wethersfield, CT had much to say regarding this bill that has been tabled in legislature. “If my 18-year-old son is a responsible enough adult to be drafted into the army and handed a gun to utilize, then why isn’t any other 18 year old person responsible enough to own a gun?” said Lenares. Lenares also had the same thoughts for the drinking age of the country as well.
With all of the commotion regarding gun control in Connecticut, President Barack Obama has been scheduled to speak at the University of Hartford about his plan for gun control nationwide. Preparations for the speech began early last week as agents from the The United States Secret Service arrived on the university’s campus to scope out the athletic center, where the speech will be held. President Obama has been very active recently in trying to make changes regarding gun control as seen in his recent public speakings. On Thursday, students waited in line for as long as four hours, hoping to receive a ticket for admission to Obama’s speech.
University of Hartford student Kevin Smith was one of the lucky students that was able to get a ticket for the event. Smith said, “Although I don’t agree with everything Obama is trying to do, seeing him speak at my University will be a unique experience that I will never forget.” The speech took place on Monday April 8th.
University of Hartford student Kevin Smith was one of the lucky students that was able to get a ticket for the event. Smith said, “Although I don’t agree with everything Obama is trying to do, seeing him speak at my University will be a unique experience that I will never forget.” The speech took place on Monday April 8th.
President Walter Harrison of the University of Hartford said, "All of us in the University of Hartford community are pleased and proud to welcome President Barack Obama to the University campus."
More information about President Obama's speech can be found at http://www.hartford.edu/president-obama/message-uhart-president.aspx
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