Etcetera #11: Guns, Protests, And The Clash Between Rights And Responsibilities
In this episode, we take a look at two issues that have pushed the First and Second Amendment into the spotlight.
First, in the wake of the mass shooting, Americans are asking a lot of questions again about the Second Amendment, gun ownership, and gun violence. We don't try to tackle all of those issues, but we take a look at some of the statistics, causes and solutions swirling around this issue.
Second, the First Amendment issue of free speech has been front and center because of the NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. Is there a way to balance freedom to express frustration and anger with injustice while honoring the good things for which the flag acts as a symbol? And just how important is it to defend the right of those with whom we disagree to speak?
You can find the podcast on Soundcloud here, and you can visit our Facebook page as well where we continue a discussion and occasionally post additional links to related stories. We welcome feedback on this website and on our Facebook page! Our intent is addressing these topics is not to suggest we have finished the discussion; our goal is to pursue truth, and that is best done in community - which in this case includes you!
RECOMMEND RESOURCES
"The United States And Gun Violence: What's A Problem, What's Not, And What To Do About It."
"The five extra words that can fix the Second Amendment."
"Fact Check, Gun Control And Suicide."
"Why we stand for the flag: Gen. Dempsey."
"What the Supreme Court Says About Sitting Out the National Anthem."
"I Understand Why They Knelt."
"Colin Kaepernick vs. Tim Tebow: A tale of two Christians on their knees."
First, in the wake of the mass shooting, Americans are asking a lot of questions again about the Second Amendment, gun ownership, and gun violence. We don't try to tackle all of those issues, but we take a look at some of the statistics, causes and solutions swirling around this issue.
Second, the First Amendment issue of free speech has been front and center because of the NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. Is there a way to balance freedom to express frustration and anger with injustice while honoring the good things for which the flag acts as a symbol? And just how important is it to defend the right of those with whom we disagree to speak?
You can find the podcast on Soundcloud here, and you can visit our Facebook page as well where we continue a discussion and occasionally post additional links to related stories. We welcome feedback on this website and on our Facebook page! Our intent is addressing these topics is not to suggest we have finished the discussion; our goal is to pursue truth, and that is best done in community - which in this case includes you!
RECOMMEND RESOURCES
"The United States And Gun Violence: What's A Problem, What's Not, And What To Do About It."
"The five extra words that can fix the Second Amendment."
"Fact Check, Gun Control And Suicide."
"Why we stand for the flag: Gen. Dempsey."
"What the Supreme Court Says About Sitting Out the National Anthem."
"I Understand Why They Knelt."
"Colin Kaepernick vs. Tim Tebow: A tale of two Christians on their knees."
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