Movie question for Bowling for columbine?

1)why does the NRA defend the 2nd Amendment so stridently?


2)How responsible is the NRA for gun violence in this country, or is the violence simply random?


3)Does American culture promote a society of fear and violence? Explain.


4)What parts of the film left an impression on you? Do you agree or disagree with Michael Moore in Bowling for Columbine?

Movie question for Bowling for columbine?
1. The NRA defends gun rights for the same reason that oil companies defend the invasion of Iraq. Because there is money in it.





2. The NRA is not responsible for the violence in our country. Many things contribute. The 'war on drugs' is a fine example of how a policy that creates violence is instituted on the basis of 'moral high ground' and ends up creating more problems than it solves.





3. Yes. I don't really need to explain. Look all around you. The aftermath of 9-11 is a perfect example. Our country quaked in fear and went to war with a country that had NOTHING to do with the terrorist attack. We were, and still are, a country where fear and violence go hand in hand.





4. I agree with many of his points. His trip to Canada was a great example of how America is a paranoid country. He walks right into a house. It's wonderful. Can you imagine doing that in America?
Reply:Is this for a class?





If it is, I'd like to know what school you go to and what teacher you have.
Reply:1) Because its a right that are founding fathers gave use.


2) They are very responsible and are not these psycho gun activists like Michael Moore tries to view them as.


3) Some do some don't. America is mixed with different people with different views.


4) I disagreed with alot of the views in the movie.
Reply:1) A lot of people (including me) believe citizens has the right to bear arms. NRA has the right to defend their belief (and their business)


2) NRA has nothing to do with gun violence. These are bad people who made a decision to pick up a gun and use it for violence. General Motors would not be responsible if a person decides to get a Corvette and drive it 100mph over a crowded street.


3)Yes. American culture promote fear and violence and at the same time we look for an excuse why we have such a high crime in our country.


4)Yes
Reply:"After a shooting spree, they always want to take the guns away from the people who didn't do it. I sure as hell wouldn't want to live in a society where the only people allowed guns are the police and the military." - William S. Burroughs
Reply:Too many ?'s, but I'll say this:





America IS a culture of promoting fear. Fear and spending, you have to have this, this, this, and why is that man looking at me like that? Fright fright fright...


Secondly, parents aren't adults anymore. They lost their sense of responsibility for their children when the gov't stepped in and told them how they ought to be disciplined. Violence begins at home,; it begins with what you're taught. It's not any more random than knowing those who swim often, may get caught in a current.





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