ALS 162: Analytical Writing # 1: The Rhetorical Situation

          ALS 162: Analytical Writing # 1: the Rhetorical Situation Essay Name Institution Date
Introduction Christina Tenuta a Loyola University College student wrote the article “Responsible Gun ownership saves lives”, in 2013, and argued that responsible gun owners would save more lives in dire situations. Tenura highlighted cases where gun owners had stopped avoidable gun deaths and enhanced public safety. The writer also highlighted the relevance of protecting gun rights. Body  Topic sentence: The writer’s motivation is to convince gun control activists that supporting gun ownership rights improves safety. Gun control laws have not reduced gun deaths, and would likely restrict the actions of law-abiding citizens with no access to guns.  The constitutional right to own guns has been deeply embedded in the American culture, and ‘good guys’ with guns have stopped potential gun-related violence. The wrier mentions the case of Sulejman Talovic who killed and murdered people in 2007, but was stopped by the actions of a vigilant off-duty policeman. The Second Amendment highlights the case of using guns for protection, while gun control initiatives seek to restrict gun rights that may affect responsible gun owners.  The gun control activists and legislators have only looked at one side, ignoring that responsible gun owners are some of the most law a...