Comments by Anna Drossos Most recent public comments by Anna Drossos https://nowcomment.com/users/43189 There are extreme differences between the two that I need to address in my paper. https://nowcomment.com/documents/137394?scroll_to=1325989 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137394?scroll_to=1325989 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 01:42:17 -0400 Once again, the difference is important. https://nowcomment.com/documents/137394?scroll_to=1325988 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137394?scroll_to=1325988 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 01:41:46 -0400 Serial killers are psychologically motivated, while mass murderers are not and kill large amounts of people at once. https://nowcomment.com/documents/137394?scroll_to=1325987 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137394?scroll_to=1325987 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 01:41:23 -0400 Exactly what I just said ^^ https://nowcomment.com/documents/137394?scroll_to=1325985 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137394?scroll_to=1325985 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 01:40:43 -0400 These are the traits that make people want to learn more about them because they do not seem human. https://nowcomment.com/documents/137394?scroll_to=1325984 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137394?scroll_to=1325984 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 01:40:23 -0400 I think the definition of a serial killer is important, because while people hear about mass murderers they are not as fascinated by them. This makes the distinction very important. https://nowcomment.com/documents/137394?scroll_to=1325983 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137394?scroll_to=1325983 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 01:39:55 -0400 So interesting! Is this genetic? https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1317253 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1317253 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:25:55 -0400 This is very interesting because it is proof that we needed a way to communicate with each other. https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1317252 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1317252 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:25:19 -0400 Do hieroglyphics count? Do they not count as a language? https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1317251 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1317251 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:24:33 -0400 This is so cool. It makes a lot of sense that folk lore is an effect of serial killings. People just didn't put two and two together. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135503?scroll_to=1308993 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135503?scroll_to=1308993 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:34:17 -0400 There are symptoms that can point out serial killers, more specifically psychopaths, but they may not always point out symptoms. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135503?scroll_to=1308988 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135503?scroll_to=1308988 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:31:06 -0400 Serial killers are often psychopaths and crave power over those around them. They want to gain control over you through their actions and your fear of them. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135503?scroll_to=1308879 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135503?scroll_to=1308879 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:20:58 -0400 Our interest in serial killers stems from our curiosity of how they could be so drastically different from ourselves. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135503?scroll_to=1308876 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135503?scroll_to=1308876 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:19:26 -0400 An example is how people watch and make television shows focusing on serial killers, their lives, and why they did what they did. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306777 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306777 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:36:48 -0400 Because serial killings are a large topic in the news, people are forced to learn about them. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306776 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306776 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:36:09 -0400 Anyone you see passing you on the street could be a serial killer, which adds a sense of mystery. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306775 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306775 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:35:24 -0400 We try to humanize people to make them less scary. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306774 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306774 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:34:24 -0400 Adrenaline makes some people excited and some people not. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306773 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306773 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:33:44 -0400 The idea of inner demons and mental issues is also something a lot of people cannot relate to and therefore they want to understand it. People do not like not knowing things, especially not knowing the motives behind someone's actions. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306772 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306772 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:33:14 -0400 You could be next and not know it. This terrifies people, even though the odds of this happening are incredibly slim. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306771 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306771 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:32:01 -0400 This goes back to the idea of survival. We want to live and therefore the random acts of horror make us want to learn more to prevent them. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306770 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306770 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:30:41 -0400 Serial killers' rarity makes us want to learn more about them. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306768 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306768 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:28:41 -0400 The idea of survival is fascinating, because it drives people to want to live. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306767 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306767 Serial killers make us question our own security, and therefore we want to make sure we know how to defend ourselves. That is really interesting because I have often found myself wondering how serial killers chose their victims, and if I could be one. Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:28:19 -0400 Our fascination with terrible subject matter such as serial killers stems from the subject's incomprehensibility. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306766 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135128?scroll_to=1306766 I found it interesting how they said that because serial killers' actions seem so crazy to us, we strive to understand what and why they are doing it to people just like us. Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:27:00 -0400 This sentence and list uses paraphrase. They are briefly going over what has been discovered and what the point of this information was. https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296115 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296115 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:07:57 -0400 This sentence is a form of summarizing information. Basically it tells the reader what they should have gotten out of the article and what the point of the article was. https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296108 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296108 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:05:43 -0400 He is clearly using summary and paraphrase here. He is setting the scene and describing a typical aphid, but very briefly. https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296087 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296087 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:03:01 -0400 This clearly took research, no one knows this off the top of their head. However, they are just reporting the facts and do not site any sources. They could have said, as reported in (the article or document) and then stated the facts. https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296079 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296079 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:00:47 -0400 They seamlessly integrated the quote into the paper, buy using the quote to summarize the point that had just been made. Basically, this quote is being used to allow the reader to get an overview on the conclusion of the paper. https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296061 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296061 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:58:02 -0400 The writer integrated the source by using it when needed and introducing it with a title, authors, and quote. https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296052 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296052 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:55:22 -0400 Good summary of what groupthink is as an ideal. https://nowcomment.com/documents/122989?scroll_to=1190521 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122989?scroll_to=1190521 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 02:25:28 -0500 Could be good to use in your essay to help the reader understand. Could these be turned into solutions? https://nowcomment.com/documents/122877?scroll_to=1190146 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122877?scroll_to=1190146 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:29:56 -0500 Is this the common opinion on the subject or this man's opinion? Just something to look at to see how much you could use this article in your paper. https://nowcomment.com/documents/122877?scroll_to=1190131 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122877?scroll_to=1190131 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:27:09 -0500 These are some of the results which are very important to keep in mind. This supports the fact that economic growth does not always equate to increased individualism. https://nowcomment.com/documents/122883?scroll_to=1190114 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122883?scroll_to=1190114 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:25:21 -0500 This is more along the lines of identifying the problem. https://nowcomment.com/documents/122883?scroll_to=1190106 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122883?scroll_to=1190106 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:24:09 -0500 Good job looking from the other perspective. https://nowcomment.com/documents/122883?scroll_to=1190098 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122883?scroll_to=1190098 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:23:05 -0500 They are definitely commenting from their viewpoint. This is one way you could look at individualism in your paper. https://nowcomment.com/documents/122883?scroll_to=1190077 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122883?scroll_to=1190077 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:23:05 -0500 Great observation Emma! Furthermore, their clothing is also very similar. https://nowcomment.com/documents/122888?scroll_to=1190052 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122888?scroll_to=1190052 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:20:09 -0500 Yes, but that is very basic. Other points of thinking require higher level thinking. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1190042 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1190042 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:12:03 -0500 Real life experience is how we learn, not through video games. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1189925 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1189925 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:41:01 -0500 TRUE https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1189922 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1189922 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:24:16 -0500 Play trains the imagination which enhances ingenuity and creativity used in the world. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1189921 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1189921 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:22:42 -0500 Decline In Creativity https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1189919 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1189919 Decline in creativity is not advancing society but allowing is to regress. Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:21:47 -0500 A prime example is how children have continually spent less and less time outside. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1189918 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1189918 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:20:35 -0500 This has just changed forms over time. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1189916 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1189916 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:19:26 -0500 There are significant effects and problems people face these days that have never occurred before. One must see the correlation. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1189915 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121961?scroll_to=1189915 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:17:22 -0500 This is seen in 1984. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189914 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189914 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:15:32 -0500 This is a common opinion. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189913 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189913 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:15:03 -0500 When people just conform to others they are more likely to agree with viewpoints they would not agree with if they spoke their minds. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189912 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189912 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:14:35 -0500 That's the problem, not being able to recognize the difference. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189910 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189910 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:13:24 -0500 Easy to say harder to do. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189909 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189909 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:12:37 -0500 There are good and bad sides or pressure from others. What is important is being able to recognize one from the other. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189908 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189908 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:11:54 -0500 Morals differ based on upbringing and influences in our lives. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189907 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189907 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:10:33 -0500 This is very true. If other people do bad things, it makes it more excusable (in people's minds) to do them as well. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189906 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189906 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:09:25 -0500 Leadership is different than peer pressure. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189905 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189905 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:08:26 -0500 Peer pressure is often negative. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189904 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189904 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:08:11 -0500 We must recognize that while there are leaders out there there are also a fair amount of followers. These are people that conform to group think. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189903 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189903 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:07:05 -0500 This is contrary to popular belief and against groupthink. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189901 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121994?scroll_to=1189901 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:04:54 -0500 Negatives of Surveillance https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189604 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189604 Good people are not always the ones surveying you. Other countries and people could be using information on you to hurt you or exploit you. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:40:55 -0500 Sollution https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189591 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189591 Because people are bothered they are looking for a solution to the growing lack of privacy. This could take place by regulating surveillance through national or local governments. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:39:11 -0500 Reference to 1984 by George Orwell. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189586 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189586 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:38:04 -0500 There are positive and negatives of surveillance that Orwell would have never seen coming. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189585 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189585 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:37:44 -0500 Social media and surveillance is affecting people's personal life including sexuality. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189580 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189580 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:36:56 -0500 The result will be that we will lose privacy. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189576 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189576 However, it could be helpful to stop criminals, but it should still be monitored. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:36:17 -0500 This type of surveillance is illegal. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189571 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189571 Unauthorized surveillance is illegal and is being investigated. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:35:35 -0500 Targeting through advertising https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189566 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189566 Organizations like Facebook are using surveillance to find out our interests and to better appeal to us. However, where is the line that we should not cross. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:34:40 -0500 Big Brother is watching even when we don't know. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189562 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189562 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:33:36 -0500 There is a growing paranoia of the media (Facebook) watching us, specifically because of adds that pop up with our interests. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189557 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189557 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:32:39 -0500 Facebook is being shown as a reflection in an eye saying that while we look at Facebook it can watch us back. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189552 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121948?scroll_to=1189552 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:31:46 -0500 Study showed we imitate others and would rather trust a group opinion than an individual's. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121972?scroll_to=1189542 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121972?scroll_to=1189542 Our nature is to side with the larger group. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:29:55 -0500 We are influenced by our surroundings. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121972?scroll_to=1189537 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121972?scroll_to=1189537 Our family, friends, school, and social media all influence our opinions.These other influences impact our outlook. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:28:53 -0500 Herd Behavior is Part of Human Beings https://nowcomment.com/documents/121972?scroll_to=1189534 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121972?scroll_to=1189534 Humans imitate the behavior of others around them. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:28:01 -0500 The idea of groupthink https://nowcomment.com/documents/121972?scroll_to=1189532 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121972?scroll_to=1189532 Because one person decided to dance, others began to join in. This is herd mentality also known as groupthink. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:27:20 -0500 Example of the Influence Technology has https://nowcomment.com/documents/121972?scroll_to=1189528 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121972?scroll_to=1189528 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:26:32 -0500 Clearly in this world the children have been raised being constantly surveyed. In fact surveillance is such a large part of their believes they have it in their pledge of allegiance. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121997?scroll_to=1189523 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121997?scroll_to=1189523 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:24:50 -0500 The Patriot Act had an eye at the center of it, recommending that to be a "patriot" was to support surveillance. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121997?scroll_to=1189520 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121997?scroll_to=1189520 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:23:23 -0500 Public Opinion https://nowcomment.com/documents/121960?scroll_to=1189513 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121960?scroll_to=1189513 Overall people seem to have grown fond to the surveillance because they are seeing the results of decreasing crime. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:20:55 -0500 On the Contrary to surveillance helping reduce crime https://nowcomment.com/documents/121960?scroll_to=1189509 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121960?scroll_to=1189509 Reduced crime rates could also be because of increased strictness within the police force toward the people. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:19:53 -0500 How Technology plays a role in seeking justice https://nowcomment.com/documents/121960?scroll_to=1189503 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121960?scroll_to=1189503 Through these technological developments there is a better relationship with the truth. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:18:30 -0500 Interesting Point on racism https://nowcomment.com/documents/121960?scroll_to=1189501 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121960?scroll_to=1189501 Racism could be enhanced through technology. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:16:42 -0500 Benefits https://nowcomment.com/documents/121960?scroll_to=1189496 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121960?scroll_to=1189496 Technology is helping to catch criminals. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:15:26 -0500 A possible way surveillance could be good. https://nowcomment.com/documents/121960?scroll_to=1189495 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121960?scroll_to=1189495 Basically, surveillance is meant to help police officers ( in this case) act justly. This could be a good thing, but there are still many risks. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:15:06 -0500 The problem with surveillence https://nowcomment.com/documents/121960?scroll_to=1189491 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121960?scroll_to=1189491 Surveillance is reaching a point in society where it is intrusive more than helpful. This is a problem because people are no longer able to live private lives due to constant scrutiny. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:13:54 -0500 Having a limit on amount of ammunition owned is unconstitutional. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1148907 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1148907 Yes, by limiting the amount of ammunition used and bought, the government is restricting the people's liberties. However, they are only limiting their liberties so others can live our their inalienable rights like the right to life. The idea our nation was built upon was that some lesser liberties would have to be given up for the betterment of the greater good. Furthermore, why do these people need so much ammunition. When you run out you can buy more. In my opinion, the people are being stubborn, and not acknowledging that controls on these issues are beneficial. If they are "sane" enough to own a gun, then they should have the common sense and intelligence to realize that these laws are just attempting to limit deaths. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:29:14 -0400 Judge Richard Clifton states that their are extensive regulations on the public's ability to acquire guns already. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1148900 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1148900 I am not against gun use in any way, but STRONGLY disagree with this statement. There are an incredibly low amount of regulations on how one attains a gun. In fact, many shootings are committed with legally owned weapons. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:24:54 -0400 He ruled to protect what he believed the Constitution was saying. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1148880 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1148880 This reminds me of what we are learning in AP Government at the moment. We are talking about how the Judicial Branch is responsible for acting according to what the Constitution states. They can interpret the Constitution, but their rulings can be controversial. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:21:37 -0400 Smart guns are being developed that only fire after fingerprint recognition is complete. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129794 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129794 Solutions, such as smart guns, can prevent shootings of people who allow their guns to be accessed by other people than the licensed owners. One study proved this could be affective because in the past 7 years, 37 percent of gun deaths could have been prevented by smart guns. We have the technology, now we must utilize it. Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:29:12 -0400 Semiautomatic weapons were used in the top 5 highest casualty school shootings. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129793 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129793 Semiautomatic weapons allow people to shoot crowds without reloading. This results in numerous deaths within seconds. The need for such weapons is highly controversial in civilian areas, because they are only used to kill. A simple weapon could be used for protection, but only the military has a real necessity for such weapons. Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:25:07 -0400 This picture shows the different races of the world protesting against gun violence. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129792 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129792 This shows how life is valued around the globe, and weapons of mass destruction are not needed to protect one's self. There are plenty of weapons and forms of protection that do not require weapons that can kill 200 people at a time. Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:21:24 -0400 Americans of color are at greater risk to suffer from gun violence. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129791 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129791 Through accessibility of guns, racism and other stereotypes have been made prevalent. People are far more likely to shoot at an intruder with darker skin, than one who shares their own. Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:17:54 -0400 Amnesty suggests that the United States government pass gun control measures such as background checks, age bans, and more. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129790 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129790 To me these seem like reasonable requirements to own a gun. If you are a sane person who values human lives then you won't mind to go a few extra steps to own a gun because they understand the importance of safety. Also, no one under the age of 21 needs a gun, they have no need to own a weapon of mass destruction. Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:14:22 -0400 Gun control is "a human rights crisis." https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129789 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129789 Our Constitution protects human lives and the right to bear arms. However, we have allowed our stubborn ways to place value in our right to own weapons, rather than our right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Though you do not need to get rid of guns completely, you need to prioritize safety. I believe in owning guns, as long as the people owning them have been through extensive background checks and do not have criminal records. Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:08:20 -0400 Raising our voices can come at a cost. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129788 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129788 It is true, my generation is trying to be as active as possible to save lives. We have had enough of "thoughts and prayers" and are determined to take action. I too have taken part in marches such as the March For Our Lives movement in hope to change society. Though, no matter how hard we try, more people loss their lives everyday due our government's failure to act. It is heartbreaking that people would rather stand behind their stubborn ways than save the children of our country. Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:03:22 -0400 We must come to terms with the reality that a school shooting could effect us. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129787 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129787 My friends and I have also had discussions about school shootings, and the reality that we could be the next victims. More shockingly is how desensitized we have become as a society and a generation to this grave violence. She makes a good point of how we as a people must consider this a possible situation. Sat, 13 Oct 2018 16:58:42 -0400 We, the students, have no say due to our age and inexperience. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129786 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116111?scroll_to=1129786 I strongly agree with these comments, because people my age who comment on the issue of safety and gun control are often disregarded because we are, "too young to know enough about it." The irony of the situation is that we, the students, have more knowledge on these events than anyone because we are living through them. It is us who are scared for our lives while trying to receive and education. Sat, 13 Oct 2018 16:56:15 -0400