What rights do the second amendment to the Constitution protect? Do you think these protections are necessary? Why or why not?

Read the following articles:
• Temple massacre has some Sikhs mulling gun ownership

• Here’s where every 2020 candidate stands on guns (Vox)

• Parkland Shooting: Where gun control and school safety stand today
After reading the articles, answer the following questions:
• What rights do the second amendment to the Constitution protect? Do you think these protections are necessary? Why or why not?

• Clearly, no protection offered in the Bill of Rights is absolute. What limits on firearms has the Supreme Court ruled are constitutional? What limits on firearms do you believe are constitutional?

• What gun legislation would you propose? If you would not propose any new legislation, what changes would you make to existing gun legislation?

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