Débat sur la régulation des armes aux États-Unis

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Il s'agit d'un débat entre trois personnages fictifs sur la régulation des armes aux États-Unis. Contient des pour, des contres ainsi qu'une argumentation.

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[...] As a United States Senator I represent the interests of the people, unlike Mr. Kaczynski, who represents the interests of shareholders. There is an easier solution to save those victims: it's background checks. If so many criminals are able to arm themselves, the problem lies in how easy it is for them to acquire firearms in this country. This includes mentally unstable people, who just have to walk in a supermarket to acquire an instrument that can bring about the destruction of countless lives. [...]

[...] Crakehall: Good evening ladies and gentleman, and welcome to "The Las Vegas late night show". Here is, as usual, your host Joffrey Crakehall, and today we are going to talk about an issue which is very, very hot right now: gun rights. We invited two experts in the field to debate: Doctor Jonathan Kaczynski, public relations director of the National Rifle Association branch in Las Vegas and Senator Francis Beesbury, pro-regulation Senator of the State of Nevada. Let's welcome them with a big round of applause Beesbury: Good evening, and thank you very much for having me here tonight Kaczynski: Good evening Senator and Mr. [...]

[...] Do you want your kids to be safe? Do you really want to? Then the solution is simple: we must arm teachers, and train them how to effectively protect our children. If a 14-years old shooter wannabe isn't hold back by a sign saying no guns are allowed, perhaps he will be held back by a sign saying that all adults on site are armed and trained to defend themselves and the people around. Crakehall: In this very city, only half an year ago, over 58 people were killed during a mass shooting. [...]

[...] At the same time, we believe that it is the role of our armed and police forces to ensure that such events do not reoccur, and we have no doubts that they will make every effort to make it so. Beesbury: We have over five million assault weapons. Stephen Paddock, the responsible for the shooting, was a man of unstable mental health and suicidal attitudes. This man booked a room above a concert, and filled it with 14 rifles, three guns and several explosives. I believe the greatest country on earth deserves better than this from its politicians, and I promise to you all, I will do everything in my power to ensure that such madness stops today. [...]

[...] How would you make school zones safer for students and teachers alike? Beesbury: How did a 14 years old kid enter in possess of a rifle? How did he manage to walk into school armed? This happened because we allow it to happen. Our regulations effectively prevent kids to enter in contact with alcohol, gambling and tobacco, but it does not stop them from shooting their fellow students, whether intentionally or not. There is more guns than people in the United States of America. [...]