By Delaney Reaves
News Editor
NorthWest Arkansas Community College had a panel discussing the Second Amendment on Sept. 19 at noon in the Wal-Mart auditorium. This panel consisted of speakers Matthew Evans, professor of political science; Douglas Krueger, professor of philosophy; and Jerry Rose, professor of criminal justice.
While talking about the situations in the U.S. that involve guns, the story of Andrew Scott in Leesburg, Florida, was discussed. Many of the situations mentioned regarded law enforcement involvement. Rose went on to note that both sides of issues should be examined before deciding what is right and wrong.
The speakers addressed strengthening penalties for individuals who sell firearms to other people who are not legally allowed to own. Criteria that can disqualify someone in a background check include criminal convictions, felonies and age.
If an individual is denied permission to have a firearm after a background check, do you want them to have guns? Krueger said.
The speakers introduced a few different questions in the agenda and closed with a Q&A to let the attendees have a voice. Evans, Krueger and Rose, spoke on more ideas such as stricter gun laws, mental health checks and guns in school districts.
The panel was also recorded on Microsoft Teams to give more access to those who were not able to attend in person. The link to this recorded panel is https://youtu.be/bcatHi3i3L8.
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