Thesis #2

Because of the rising number of natural habitats being destroyed, or otherwise tainted. Certain species, are struggling to remain in existince. We should protect these species natural habitats at all costs, so that our future generations can enjoy them, just as we did.

Animal Extinction

There are many animals that are endangered, meaning that there is only a small population of them left on the earth. There are also animals that are already extinct, meaning that none of their breed are still living. One of the main causes of animal endangerment and extiction is habitat loss. Forests being cut down, roads and buildings being constructed, and other destruction of natural habitats. Another cause is pollution, not only pollution of the air but also pollution of the ground, or the water. Competition from other species can also play a role in animal endangerment/extintion. Disease is yet another cause and can come naturally, or as a result of pesticides, or pollution. Finally predation, which is being hunted by another animal for food, or unregulated killing, which is being killed illegally by a human, are both major causes of animal endangerment/extinction. Many organizations have tried to help endangered species and some of them have been very successful. If we don't continue our efforts to help the endangered species, they too will become extinct, and therfore be lost forever. Someone should do something about it because life, of any kind, is too precious to allow it to be lost for eternity. When a species can no longer make it on its own, we should be there to help that species rebuild its natural environment, and to protect it from any harm.

precis #6

"Pretend  "Gun  Free"  School  Zones:  A  Deadly  Legal  Fiction,"  by  David  Kopel,  is  an  analysis  of  "the  licensed  carrying  of  firearms  in  K-12  schools  and  in  colleges  and  universities."  The  writer  claims  that  absolutes  bans  are  very dangerous  because  they  make  schools  easy  targets.  He  also  compares  the  United  States  laws  to  laws  in  other  countries.  The  target  audience  is  anyone  researching  gun  policies  in  schools.




Kopel, David. Pretend "Gun Free" School Zones: A Deadly Legal Fiction. 2. 42. Connecticut Law Review, 2009. Web. <http://www.scribd.com/doc/30546045/Pretend-Gun-Free-School-Zones-A-Deadly-Legal-Fiction>.

Precis #5

In  the  article  by  Marc  Lacey  "Lawmakers  Debate  Effect  of  Weapons  on  Campus."  The  writer  talks  about  the  bills  that  lawmakers  are  trying  to  pass  in  Arizona.  The  writer  maintains  a  neutral  point  of  view,  although  he  includes  quotes  from  more  people  who  are  opposed  to  guns  on  campuses.  His  target  audiences  are  voters  and  students.

Lacey, Marc. Lawmakers Debate Effect of Weapons on Campus. New York: The New York Times, 2011. Web. <http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/27/us/politics/27guns.html?pagewanted=all>.

Precis #4

In  "Guns  and  Gun  Threats  at  College"  the  writers  are  against  guns  on  campuses  and  they  conduct  a  survey  of  college  students  which  they  claim  supports  their  side  of  the  arguement.  Like  most  of  the  opponents  of  guns  on  campuses  they  seem  to  think  colleges  are  just  full  of  binge  drinkers  who  should  not  have  firearms.



Miller, Matthew, David Hemenway, and Henry Wechsler. Guns and Gun Threats at College. 2. 51. Journal of American College Health, 2002. Web. <http://www.riskandinsurance.com/userpdfs/HarvardGunStudy.pdf>.

Precis #3

In  "No  Gun  Left  Behind,"  by  Siebel  and  Rostron.  The  writers  strongly  oppose  concealed  carry  on  college  campus.  They  argue  that  college  students  are  not  responsible  enough  to  be  trusted  with  firearms.  They  estimate  that  if  bans  are  lifted  there  will  be  more  successful  suicides,  an increase  in  gun  theft,  and  increased  public  relations  costs.  The  audience  is  students,  parents,  and  anyone  else  concerned  with  the  matter.   



works  cited

Siebel, Brian J., and Allen K. Rostron. "No Gun Left Behind." Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence. Brady Campaign, May 2007. Web. 16 Feb. 2012. <http://dev.bradycenter.org/legalaction/bcereports/nogunleftbehind>.

Precis #2

"Students  for  Concealed  Carry  on  Campus,"  (SCCC)  is  an  organization  that  believes,  that  anyone  who  has  a  concealed  handgun  license  should  be  allowed  to  carry  their  gun  on  campus.  The  SCCC  provides  their  "Top  5  Reasons  to  Allow  Concealed  Carry  on  Campus:"  Reason  1.  "Only  Licensed  Legally-Armed  Citizens  would  carry."  Reason  2.  "Gun-Free  Zones  Don't  Work."  Reason  3.  "The  Net  Effect  is  Positive."  Reason  4.  "Everyone  deserves  protection."  Reason  5.  "Colleges  can't  protect  students."  The  SCCC  is  writing  to  anyone  interested  in  or  researching  the  subject.



Works  Cited

"Top 5 Reasons to Allow Concealed Carry on Campus." Students for Concealed Carry on Campus. 23 Jan. 2011. Web. 16 Feb. 2012. <http://concealedcampus.org>.