With the growing number of reports, on television, about violent crimes at school, it is no wonder that President Clinton is pushing for more gun control. Although the number of violent crimes committed in schools is far less than the number committed at home, the president feels that stricter gun laws need to be in effect. In the light of the recent shootings at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, there have been serious increases …showed first 75 words of 1233 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1233 total…government completely controlling firearms. I would like to be able know that my children will be able to have the same abilities that I had when I was younger, the enjoyment of shooting. Works Cited Sherman, Ralph D., Trigger locks are Dangerous, The Hartford Courant september12, 1998 Violence, and Discipline Problems in US Public Schools; 1996-97, March 1998, National Center for Education Statistics. Study no major upswing in school shooting deaths, July 29,1998 CNN Interactive. www.Cnn.com.