Final Essay Part 1

Why choose the Second Amendment as an independent study topic? First of all, as the second amendment of the Constitution of the United States, it is very important. Citizens’ rights to bear arms are acknowledged and protected by that very statement: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed” (http://lauderdaledefense.com/images/eagle.jpg). In today’s world, it is a highly debated topic because many people feel that it has outlived its purpose while others disagree and believe that as a constitutional right, it can never be taken away. So, while doing research for my project, I was able to see many different perspectives on the issue and create a personal learning network. This type of learning allows a student to explore a variety of different sources from websites to podcasts in order to expand their own perspective. In the end, I was able to assemble a project that I feel accurately depicts the issue of Second Amendment rights.