Read the following news story:
http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/13/4957486/one-reported-dead-in-shooting.html
Answer the following questions, with the knowledge that they will be read by your classmates:
1. Who is F. Glen Miller?
2. What is Neo-Nazism?
3. For what play were actors rehearsing nearby the community center when the shooting occurred? Why is this ironic?
4. Who is Adam Hamilton?
5. White supremacists believe that stark bigotry and prejudice are not only acceptable, but advisable, as they believe members of other races and religions pose a danger to white society. In your opinion, is there ever a time when prejudice is acceptable? (Racial profiling in airports, etc?) Explain your answer.
6. In your opinion, does this story lend any support to the argument for stricter gun laws in America? Explain your answer.
F. Glen Miller is a man who is suspected of killing three people in a shooting in Missouri. Neo- Nazism are a collection of groups that show hatred for Jews and a loving admiration for Hitler it is believed that the suspect shouted "hail Hitler" from the back of the patrol car. Inside of the Jewish community center children were auditioning for the play "To kill a Mockingbird" its ironic that it would be this play because the prejudice its the same as it is in the real life event that took place just outside of the community centers walls. Two of the victims were members of the United Methodist Church of resurrection in Leawood Adam Hamilton is the pastor there. There is never a time for prejudice, just because someone is the same race or religion as someone who has committed a crime doesn't mean they are like the guilty person. This story should lend support to stricter gun laws, not attempt to take them away but at least be more closely monitored. A gun wont bother anyone if no one touches it its the person behind the gun who picks it up and makes a conscious decision to pull the trigger.
ReplyDelete~Taylor Burge
Tanner Bramlett
ReplyDelete1. A man who was put in jail for shooting of three people at Johnson County Jewish Center
2. Social or political movements seeking to revive Nazism
3. To Kill a Mockingbird.
4. Church's senior pastor.
5. There is a time when it's acceptable, but more likely than not it's not acceptable. If you look at what happens a lot of the time there are extremists who are martyrs for their country, and after what happened on 9/11 we lost a lot of trust for other nations, even though not everyone in that race/religion would do that, there's still a chance that they can, and it's a LOT less likely for a caucasian person living in USA to shoot up/hijack a plane than someone who's at an opposing religion/country that isn't on our side.
6. Yeah, definitely. I think there should be more strict gun laws because it seems like anybody out there can get a gun without an issue if they're the appropriate age, but people fail to look into the details of what the person is like, and I think background checks should be required no matter what company is selling to you.
I see your point of view on this Tanner, but when you say, ".... it's a LOT less likely for a Caucasian person living in USA to shoot up/hijack a plane than someone who's at an opposing religion/country that isn't on our side...." I feel as if you are discriminating against other races in the USA. What's to say it isn't less likely for an African American, Asian, or Hispanic to shoot up or hijack a plane? Are you saying races other than Caucasian, despite being Americans, are still more likely to shoot up/hijack a plane than a Caucasian?
Delete~Celena Miller
Jane Frances Armour
ReplyDeleteF. Glen Miller is a 73 year-old man who is an anti-Semitism that is suspected of killing three people. Neo-Nazism is the social or political movements seeking to revive Nazism. The play actors were rehearsing nearby the community center when the shooting occurred was "To Kill a Mockingbird" and its ironic because that play is all about saving a man from dying and this guy is killing people and smiling about it. Adam Hamilton is the senior pastor of United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood. Prejudice is never acceptable ever, just because of a persons skin color or where they have came from does not determine their character. Yes, this story does lend support to the argument for stricter gun laws in America because if they were stricter this man may not have gotten his guns and may not have even killed those people.
I agree with the idea of stricter gun laws ( background checks, restrictions on certain firearms, etc.) . However, he may not acquire the guns as easily, he was still a very motivated man and could have found different means to acquire a weapon. I also believe that this would cause crime rates to rise. An example of this would be in Melbourne, Australia, crime rates skyrocketed after the government made the gun laws stricter. 9 out of 10 of every gun related homicide in Melbourne were from unlicensed weapons. In conclusion, this would affect a largely populated country such as the United States to have an even higher crime rate.
DeleteI do agree with you that guns laws should definitely be stricter, but at the same time many people will go against it. People already break the law by murdering other citizens which would lead to them just breaking a law against guns. Unless there is a strong detector against weapons to where the weapon is actually seen and can be taken away, people will continue to carry guns and harm others.
Delete~April McCool
A man that is suspected of killing two people outside Overland Park’s Jewish Community Center and then a third at a nearby Jewish assisted living facility. Neo-Nazism are groups that share a hatred for Jews and a love for Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany. Nearby, they were rehearsing for the play "To Kill a Mockingbird", and this is ironic because that story has to do with racism, which is what is going on here with the Jews. (It's also ironic, because we just recently read that book!) Adam Hilton is the pastor at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood. I don't believe when prejudice is acceptable, because who is to say that a black people are more involved with crime than whites? I believe everyone should get the same treatment, unless you get to a point where someone has actually committed a crime. Then that person poses a threat to our society. This story partially lends support to stricter gun laws in America, because if that man hadn't had the gun, those people wouldn't have been shot, but on the other hand, if he didn't have the gun, what's to stop him from just strangling a person and killing them. If he wanted them them dead badly enough, the absence of a gun wouldn't stop him.
ReplyDelete-Katelyn Hardy
I agree with you in saying that this crazy neo-Nazi would have found another way to kill Jews if he couldn’t get a gun, however I disagree that stricter gun laws would necessarily or even be likely to stop him from getting a gun. I most if not all states, people are already required to get a permit. I believe that this system needs to be made more effective at not allowing mentally disturbed people to get guns but also should be simple and not restrict ordinary people who would like a gun.
DeleteJohn McDonough
F. Glen Miller is a 73 year old white man who shot and killed three Jewish people and was then arrested as he wailed Hiel Hitler, Mr. Miller is a Neo-Nazi, and Neo-Nazis are basically modern Nazis. At the community center actors were rehearsing for the play To Kill a Mockingbird, this is ironic because the people killed that day were innocent, just as the book To Kill a Mockingbird deals with childhood innocence. Rev. Hamilton is a local church Reverend who was calling for worshipers to pray for the families affected. Racial prejudice in any form should not be acceptable in my opinion though it can be powerful for rallying a nation. In my opinion gun laws in America should not be effected extremely in light of this recent event, although I do believe that guns should be harder to obtain for the common people.
ReplyDelete-Brandon Appling
Laura Coats
ReplyDeleteF. Glen Miller or maybe Frazier Glen Miller, was a 73 year old man with a history of Antisemitism. Neo-Nazism is a post-war group of people who wish to revive the Nazi party and all it stands for. The actors were rehearsing for a play production of "To Kill A Mockingbird," and the irony comes from the fact that the Jewish people affected were almost a symbol of the Mockingbird, Tom Robinson, and Boo Radley, who were symbols of almost innocence, and Miller is like a symbol for Bob Ewell. Adam Milton is the church's senior pastor. There is never a time where prejudice is the correct answer, because people of color especially are targeted, and I believe that is certain people are going to be targeted, then why isn't everyone treated as a potential suspect? People shouldn't try to justify racism to certain political and social situations. I do believe they should begin to restrict gun laws, because everything is getting out of control involving gun violence. Now, basically everyone has the ability to get a gun and use it for things other than hunting.
Taryn Dockery
DeleteI agree that gun violence is getting out of hand, but if someone is deranged enough to go around brutally attack innocent people, they can get their hands on a gun if they really want it. Stricter gun laws are going to make people madder, and the madder the person, the more likely they are to go out and murder someone in cold blood, therefore defeating the purpose of less violence. Think of kids who bring weapons to school and shoot. They aren't technically allowed to have guns, but they find ways to attain them anyway.
Marie Doyle
DeleteI do agree with you on the subject of prejudice, but I disagree on gun control. If you look at a graph of murder rates in the US it is not straight up and down. Murder rates fluctuate greatly, and nowadays people think there is incredible amounts of violence, but really there is much less than there has been in the past. Also, in other countries where there are very strict gun control laws there is no less violence than before.
Austin Levins
ReplyDeleteF. Glen Miller was a white supremacist who shot two near a Jewish community center and another person near a different one. Neo-Nazism is a modern day Nazi and wants to destroy all non whites.
They were rehearsing To Kill a Mocking Bird. This is ironic because it is a play about discrimination. Adam Hamilton is the preacher at the local Methodist Church. I believe it is okay to have some prejudice in certain situations because everyone has it. Everyone judges no matter whether they try or not. I believe people will have guns no matter what and laws will not make a difference.
Taryn Dockery
ReplyDeleteF. Glen Miller is an Anti-Semitist who shot into a Jewish Community Center, planning on killing Jews. Neo-Nazism refers to the people who want to revive the Nazi movement during the Holocaust, because they believe that Caucasian is the supreme race. They were rehearsing for their performance of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. This is ironic because this novel deals with the topic of racism, which F. Glen Miller clearly exhibits. Adam Hamilton is the church’s senior pastor. I think that this is a very tough, controversial topic that angers many people, especially here in the South. I think gun laws should be stricter, but I also believe in the right to bare arms, because you need some way to defend yourself if you are ever attacked. There’s nothing that anybody can do to stop these shootings, because these people that are committing them are going to get their hand on a gun, in one way or another.
Kayla Compton
ReplyDelete1) a 73 year old anti Semitist who shot and killed 2 people
2) neo Nazism is a new version of Nazis
3) To Kill a Mockingbird. because the book is about discrimination and learning to look past certain things about people
4) a reverend at the church
5)I believe prejudice is wrong In almost all situations except when a certain group with beliefs that cause you actual harm and not just believing it does like supremacists
6) I do believe that there should be stricter gun laws, but also if anyone needed a gun with the intent to harm someone they would do whatever they had to to get a gun.
1. A 73-year-old southwest Missouri man with a long history of anti-Semitism.
ReplyDelete2. Neo-Nazism seeks to revive Nazism in today's society.
3. To Kill A Mockingbird. It was ironic because it is about discrimination against others because of their religion, color, etc.
4. The church’s senior pastor.
5. No, I personally don''t. Racial profiling is not okay, but it is a regular thing in today's society. I, personally, would not want to be attacked because of my race, so I don't think others should be attacked for it either.
6. I'm against taking away guns in America, but I can see where others (who believe in strict gun laws) reading this article would read this and it strengthen their opinion. Many like to blame the gun for the harm done, but I believe just taking away the gun won't help other than the fact there will be less shootings and more stabbings, etc.
Kailee Post
Abby Ingle
ReplyDelete1. F. Glen Miller is a 73 year old man from Missouri suspected of killing 2 people, and has a history of anti-Semitism.
2.Neo-Nazism is social/political movements trying to revive Nazism.
3. The actors were rehearsing To Kill a Mockingbird. It's ironic because To Kill a Mockingbird is about the evils of prejudice and discrimination.
4. Adam Hamilton is the senior pastor of the United Methodist Church of Resurrection.
5.Prejudice is never, ever acceptable. Not only are there laws against prejudice and hate crimes, but it is also morally wrong.
6.It doesn't help support arguments for stricter gun laws. Violent white supremacists are likely to use whatever they can, not just guns. Guns are the most common, but not the only way, to injure or kill someone.
Kalysa Garrett
ReplyDelete1. a man who held a shooting at a Jewish community center.
2. Neo-Nazism is a modern day Nazi and wants to destroy all non- whites
3. they were rehearsing 'To Kill a Mocking Bird'. and its ironic because its a play about discrimination.
4. Adam Hamilton was the senior preacher at the Methodist church.
5. I think its ok sometimes in some situations the prejudice is ok, because everyone has it in some ways.
6. I believe that people will always have their guns and they're not going to give them up whether the laws change or not. and that's just how its going to be.
1. F. Glen Miller is a 73-year old white supremist who is suspected of killing three Jewish people.
ReplyDelete2. Any post-World War II social or political movements seeking to revive Nazism.
3.They were practicing "To Kill A Mockingbird" which, ironically, is a book out racial injustice and equality for all.
4. The senior pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection.
5. I do not believe people should be judged by their race, but in a time as now, with some many wars and violence, especially in Iran, I think certain people should be checked more thoroughly.
6. I do not think this does. People are going to get guns and misuse them either way. I think there should be stricter laws on the age and background but not necessarily try to restrict people from having guns.
~Celena Miller
Abby Cooper
ReplyDelete1. F. Glen Miller was an anti-Semitic man who tried to kill three Jews, but only shot 2. Neo-Nazism is modern day equivalent to a Nazi, who wants to annihilate all but the white people.
3. To Kill a Mockingbird. It is ironic because the book is about racism, and Miller was being racist towards Jewish people.
4. Adam Hamilton- preacher at Methodist Church.
5. I think prejudice is acceptable in certain situations, especially if there is peoples safety involved. I am not saying it's okay to judge people, but if your race has an reoccurring pattern of violence in it, then that race has deserved that title and consequence.
6. No, it does not. People kill people, not guns. If a person wants to kill a person, then they will figure out a way to do it with or without guns, and it is ridiculous to take away our right to bear arms, when it is a way most people protect themselves. Especially if you live by yourself or in a bad neighborhood. People will just break the laws and then we'd have more crowded jails, mostly in the south.
Brooke Allen
ReplyDelete1) F. Glen Miller is a anti-Semitism who shot two Jews.
2) Neo-Nazism is a movement post-WW2 to revive nazism.
3) To Kill A Mockingbird; because it's main theme is anti-prejudice.
4) Adam Hamilton is the preacher at a local Methodist Church.
5) I believe that, although we deny it and condem it, everyone has some degree of predjudice. This can go horribly wrong, such as with Nazi-Germany, but it isn't always a bad thing. In some situations, it can be accaptable and even helpful.
6) I think that stricter gun laws won't change anything. Killing is illegal, stabbing is illegal, stealing is illegal, but people still do all of these things. Laws won't make people who don't care about them follow them. There are all sorts of ways to obtain a gun, and laws won't improve this. Everyone has the right to own a gun, and this right should not not be restricted.
Hannah Jackson
ReplyDelete1.) A supremacist who shot two people near a Jewish church
2.) Someone seeking to revive Nazism.
3.) The play was "To Kill a Mockingbird" and becasue it is about unfair treatments.
4.) The senior paster at United Methodist Church of Resurrestion.
5.) No, I do not believe it is, because God made us all the same. Race doesnt matter in my opinion, we are all the same. But people still do it to this day, and I do not think it is right.
6.) Yes I think it does lend support for that argument because they would agrue that if we did people who wanted to revive Nazism or want to hurt people in this way wouldn't be able to get guns and shoot or kill Jews. I don't know that this will support it enough to change the law though.
Matthew Sloan
ReplyDelete1) F. Glen Miller is a 73 year old man suspected of killing three people.
2) Neo-Nazism is a movement that still believes in the doctrine of Adolf Hitler.
3) The play, "To Kill a Mockingbird" actors were rehearsing nearby when the shooting occured. Because To Kill a Mockingbird is all about how people are prejudice.
4) Adam Hamilton is the senior pastor at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Missouri.
5) No there is absolutely no time prejudice is acceptable, because anybody could do anything not dependent on a prejudice quality.
6) Yes it does because stricter gun laws would apply to prejudice people.
I understand what you are saying, but I disagree because people will go and conceal weapons. Either way people will still go against the law and do what they want and what they believe. Just because laws get stricter, doesn't mean that the people will back down and obey. This is my reason for disagreeing with your opinion.
Delete~Heather Williams
Kryana Brown
ReplyDelete1) F. Glen Miller is a man who is foe Hitler's beliefs and teachings. (Nazi)
2) Neo-Nazism are social or political movements seeking to revive Nazism. It pretty much is the modern day form of Nazi
3) "To Kill a Mockingbird". This is ironic because the man (supremacist) tried to kill innocent people that don't intentionally do wrong because of their race, just like mockingbirds, innocent and minding themselves.
4) Adam Hamilton is the church's senior pastor
5) I don't believe that being prejudice should be acceptable. My reasons aren't completely bias because growing up as an African American can cause a lot of prejudiceness against you. Now in some cases like terrorism can be negotiable, however prejudicness is still wrong but still happens because of the fear from millions of lives being lost from terrorist attacks.
6) I believe that America should have stricter gun laws. Guns are being placed into the hands of mental and crazy people that shouldn't possess these deadly tools. Like always, people will find ways to go around the law (break it) to still obtain guns that they shouldn't have. This has the potential to become a great controversy, but is worth the hundred lives that can be possibly saved. I am willing to give up a few gun rights for the protection of America as a whole.
Kryana Brown
~Abby Cooper
DeleteI understand what you're saying, and everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I disagree with your last statement. I believe that if we couldn't have guns, we wouldn't have any way to protect ourselves. I think we should have background checks and mental checks for people who want guns, to lessen the amount of violence. But, if we had no guns, we would lose more people due to no self defense. But, that is just my opinion.
Heather Williams
ReplyDeleteF. Glenn Miller is a 73-year-old man who has a long history of anti-Semitism. He is suspected of killing two people outside Overland Park's Jewish Community Center and another person at a nearby Jewish assisted living facility. Neo-Nazism is a general term for the related fascist, nationalist, white supremacist, anti-Semitic beliefs and political tendencies of the numerous groups that emerged after WWII that seek to restore the Nazi order or to establish a new order based on doctrines similar to those underlying Nazi Germany. Actors were rehearsing the play, "To Kill a Mockingbird," when the shooting occurred nearby the community center. This is ironic because in the book To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout had just finished performing in a play when Bob Ewell was found dead after harassing Scout and Jem, and now there was a guy found dead after the shooting that occurred during a play rehearsal. Adam Hamilton is the senior pastor of the United Methodist Church of Resurrection in Leawood. I don't think prejudice is ever acceptable because it's not right to go around judging people based on how they look or what they believe in. This story does not lend any support to the argument for stricter gun laws in America because, no matter if it's legal or not, people are going to have guns. Also, it's not the gun that does the crime, it's the person who pulled the trigger that is the blame.
Marie Doyle
ReplyDelete1. a anti-semetic man from MO who is a suspect in a serious hate crime
2. the reincarnation of Nazism in modern times
3. "To Kill a Mockingbird". It's the classic novel about acceptance
4. The senior pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
5. Yes, for example,if you know someone is a sex offender and you don't want to associate with them, that is prejudice. But, it protects you. On the flip side, many people are prejudiced and do so under the guise of "protecting" themselves.
6. Not really. I don't think people actually need guns, but stricter gun laws are not going to reduce violence. Marijuana is illegal and people sure don't pay any attention to that law. Some violence is unavoidable, people just do bad things
Jane Frances Armour
DeleteI understand that people know things are illegal and they still do them. Although, since marijuana is illegal in some states it is harder to get them. This would be the same for guns, stricter gun laws equals harder to get them. I also understand some violence is unavoidable and people do bad things, but what if it was harder to get weapons to create violence? Today it is super easy to get a gun, so people barely even have to try to shoot someone. Some people would stop trying to get guns and shoot people if it was hard to get guns.
-Katelyn Hardy
DeleteI concede with that, however, I believe that people should have guns, for protection at least. Maybe not to the extent of someone trying to murder you, but say you went on a camping trip and you came across a bear, which tried to attack you. A gun would be very helpful in this situation, and otherwise, you would probably end up being injured, or possibly killed. You would also need a gun if someone was trying to break into your house and you needed to protect yourself. I completely agree with you, though, on the fact that it's similar to the example of the marijuana law, and if they did try to enforce gun control laws, people still probably listen to them.
F. Glenn Miller is a 73-year-old Missouri man with a long history of anti-Semitism. Neo-Nazism is post-World War II social or political movements seeking to revive Nazism. "To Kill a Mockingbird", its ironic because throughout the novels there are many examples of prejudice. Adam Hamilton is the United Methodist Church's senior pastor. Prejudice on any level is wrong. We are all the same being even if our skin color or religion is different. Not exactly. People use the saying "guns kill" to express how dangerous guns are. Guns don't kill people, people kill people. The gun just happens to be the weapon they use. Schools and public place could maybe have better detectors for weapons and then confiscate them.
ReplyDelete-April McCool
Hannah Glasscock
ReplyDelete1. A man with a long history of anti-Semitism who is suspected of killing two people outside Overland Park’s Jewish Community Center and another person near a different one
2. A modern day Nazi who wants to destroy non whites
3. They were rehearsing the play called To Kill a Mockingbird. This is ironic because the play is about discrimination and that's what's happening in this article.
4. A preacher at the local Methodist Church
5. No because it doesn't matter what you think or say. People shouldn't judge you because they don't believe in the same things that you think are right or wrong.
6. No because I believe that people will always have a gun no matter what. Even if their is laws about them.
Grace Glasscock
ReplyDelete1. A 73-year-old man from Missouri with a long history of anti-Semitism that is suspected of killing two people
2. Nazi who wants to destroy all non whites
3. To Kill a Mocking Bird; It's ironic because it's a play about discrimination
4. Preacher at the local Methodist Church
5. I think prejudice is acceptable sometimes because everyone judges no matter what.
6. I think that it may lead to sticter gun laws, but people are going to have guns if they want and the laws won't make a big difference.
Matthew Sloan
DeleteI see what you are saying about how everyone is prejudice, but just because everyone does it does not make it acceptable. Many people are rude and and unkind to people, almost everybody is at some point, but that for example is not acceptable. So to conclude, everybody may be doing something, but that does not mean it is acceptable.
John McDonough
ReplyDeleteF. Glenn Miller is a seventy-three year old Neo-Nazi man from southwest Missouri who shot at people near a Jewish community center and a Jewish assisted living facility. Neo-Nazis are white supremacists who hate minority groups, particularly Jews, and love Hitler. The actors near the community center were rehearsing for the play “To Kill a Mockingbird” when the shooting occurred. This is ironic because “To Kill a Mockingbird” is about discrimination and the shooting was an act of discrimination. Rev. Adam Hamilton is United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood’s senior pastor who shared the news with church members at the beginning of the evening Palm Sunday service and talked with the victims’ families in the hours following the attack. There is never a time when prejudice is acceptable unless a person fits the description of a specific known criminal. In my opinion this story does not lend any support for stricter gun laws in America because F. Glenn Miller broke the law when he shot at people and killed them. I doubt that not being allowed to own a gun would have stopped him from getting a gun since he obviously considered himself above the law.
-Dillon Baker
ReplyDelete1. A white supremist
2. Essentially modern day nazis
3. To kill a mockingbird; this is ironic because one of the main themes of the book is discrimination
4. A preacher at a local church
5. I think it is ok in some cases. It depends on what you are discriminating for or about
6. I think stricter gun laws will not make a difference because criminals will not obey the law and get firearms anyways and all the laws are doing is inhibiting the ability of normal and lawful citizens to defend themselves and their family
1. He's a man that shot and killed three jewish people outside of a jewish center.
ReplyDelete2. Neo-Nazism is a Nazi today.
3. To Kill a Mockingbird, it's ironic because the shooting was suspected to be a hate crime.
4. He is a preacher at the local Methodist Church.
5. I believe it's only necessary when they seem suspicious, not only if for say a cop stops a black guy for being black for that and that only.
6. I believe that you can't take away our guns because its one of our basic rights and just because someone does something like this when they were obviously mentally insane then there shouldn't be placed anyways.
-Alex Holliday
i understand what you're saying, but I don't agree because I believe that only government officals should have the right to bare arms. we should have our own weapons but guns does not need to be included in that, so I think that a tighter gun law would benefit the community as a whole.
DeleteJulie Brown
I see what you are saying about guns but also some people should just never even have the right to own a gun. To own a gun they have to go through extensive checks and things but somehow people always get guns who have no need/can't control a gun properly. Also someone who did something like this isn't necessarily mentally insane they could just be a cold blooded killer.
Delete-Jordan Tatum
Luke Yarbrough 5/6
ReplyDelete1. A 73 y.o. man who shot at 5 and killed 2 citizens near a Jewish community center. He was a Neo-Nazi
2. A group that classifies themselves as Nazis and persecute other races.
3. To Kill A Mockingbird, this play teaches all not to judge based on color, but rather on personality. This was a hate crime that was based completely on religion
4. The church's senior pastor (United Methodist Church)
5. No, racial profiling is completely unwarranted. Every race, every religion will have extremists. Not all Asians are smart, not all southerners are stupid, but some are. This is why the profile exists.
6. No, I believe this has nothing to do with gun laws. If someone is that desperate to harm a race or religion they will find a way. Also, there are other means to get to weapons. They could get an unlicensed firearm and use that.
F. Glen Miller was an very racist Missourian man who shot two people near a know Jewish hangout spot and an additional person at another known spot. Neo-Nazism is a Nazi in today's society, they wish to kill all not white people. Near the sight of the shooting, the community center was rehearsing for the production of To Kill a Mocking Bird, this is ironic because all of To Kill a Mocking bird is based off of the discrimination is wrong and you shouldn't judge someone based off of they're beliefs or skin color. Adam Hamiliton is a preacher at a nearby Methodist Church. I think that being prejudice is based purely on ignorance, and that it is wrong. Yes, some may have a common belief, but you should not judge a whole bunch of people off of one persons mistakes.No, I don't think it should. Yes, you could actively say that if he didn't have a gun he couldn't have shot anyone, this is true, but by saying that you're restricting people from safety too. Without a gun, I'm sure thousands of more deaths would start to pile up.
ReplyDelete-Peyton Ochoa
1. F. Glen Miller is a 73 year old man with a long history of anti-Semitism, he is also suspected of killing two people.
ReplyDelete2. Neo Nazism is people who partake in practicing the Nazis beliefs.
3. Occurring nearby was a production of The Passover which is ironic because it is a Jewish tradition.
4. This passage did not say who Adam Hamilton is.
5. Prejudice is never acceptable because there is no reason a person should hate another person based on something that person cannot change.
6. This story does support the stricter gun policies in America because the people were shot out of the blue for no good reason.
Victoria Jones
F. Glen Miller is a Neo-nazi (Modern supporters of Naziism) who shot at five and killed 3 people outside of two different Jewish community centers. The actors were rehearsing nearby for To Kill a Mocking bird, which is grimly ironic in this case considering its about discrimination. Adam Hamilton is the pastor of the victims church and is in shock and dismay at the event, but the congregation continue together through faith. Prejudice towards those who have hurt others with no reason continually (politicians) is fine. And finally, No. This story does not prove anything about gun laws, but what it does prove is that we should imprison and torture bigoted old white men.
ReplyDelete~John Foster
John Foster, I understand your opinion and you are entitled to it but I must question your statement, " but what it does prove is that we should imprison and torture bigoted old white men" . Let me remind you not all shootings are caused by the average Caucasian male. How can you make a statement without all proper facts and instances in which another race may be considered? Furthermore, how can a shooting not lead people to try and take action upon gun laws. Every time this happens more and more evidence is piling up leading to the conclusion that we should have stricter gun laws. Of course if someone really wants to get a gun they will, but at least having restricting laws would lead people to struggle to obtain the weapon.
Delete~Taylor Burge
Gabby Traywick
ReplyDeleteI understand that you believe that this story lends to stricter gun laws but in reality does it take a gun for people to kill others? No, F. Glenn Miller could have strangled them to death, this was an act of violence and would have been without a gun. So I don't believe that it should lead to stricter gun laws, for it would have happened anyway.
To: Taylor Burge
ReplyDeleteYes, I understand where you are coming from, but I disagree about this leading to stricter gun laws. Even if the gun laws were to be tightened then how would we stop people from theft and trespassing onto our own property. The laws put n place by our second amendment are put there for a reason, to keep the people of our country in the place that they belong. Tightening gun laws would only result in more deaths and more imprisonment of American people. The Istanbul governement tighten internet policy and the Turkish people had a very violent riot, (See http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26103295 for more information) and that was just over internet policies. If our country were to strengthen gun laws it would result in the same thing. It would even possibly result in another civil war, mostly because its our civil right to hold a gun. If we were to tighten the gun laws already in place by our amendment. To the people, pulling the trigger wouldn't be an option, it would be the only solution.
-Peyton Ochoa
I agree with you on the part about how we need better people, but in my opinion people tend to fake their kindness. They could easily take advantage of being able to do that to obtain a gun and kill. With the stricter gun laws, it will be harder for them to do that.
ReplyDelete-Ava Travis
I agree with the fact that prejudice is a "mistake". But, I feel that if you allow any prejudice then the amount or place it is shown can't be controlled. I also believe that it's natural for humans to feel suspicious of certain people and to want security.
ReplyDeleteLauren Beatty