tical parties in the US The Democrats have always pushed for stricter gun laws, and the Republicans have always been for lenient laws. Heavy campaign contributions are made to both parties in hope to push certain groups views with The National Rifle Association leading the way with large contributions to the Republican Party. Regardless of party, most politicians agree that something must be altered in the present equilibrium, because violence is almost becoming routine. The Second Amendment was intended for the purpose of reminding these politicians that they are there to serve the people, and no other reason. Although elections are usually enough incentive for politicians to please the people, they need to know that the people can revolt, and the Constitution is not the last ruling document that this country will ever see. The brilliance in the Constitution is that the Framers allowed for changes in society and changes in government. They knew that they could not map the fate of the country in a few months. Today, the Second Amendment is outdated, and not currently effective. It is, however, part of the Constitution and that will not change in any time near. Since the Framers of the Constitution could never envision what would become of guns or the violence that would occur in the US, they cannot be blamed. The amendment was never a problem for the first 200 years of our existence, and that points to a problem in modern society, not the Constitution. Before something that has been around for centuries is changed, maybe what has changed in recent decades should be examined. Modern American society is based on instant gratification and what people absorb from their surroundings. Unfortunately, these surroundings are not always the best influences. Movies, television and music are filled with violence, drugs and sex. If society surrounds itself with such activities, the influences will be widespread. In conclusion, the focus of violence ...
