Amendment Quote by Joycelyn Elders
“I support a total ban on handgun ownership for anyone under eighteen. Uzis should be absolutely banned from entering this country. Automatic weapons of any kind should not be for sale in America. For that matter, toy Uzis should not be available for kids, either. There would be a minimum seven-day waiting period between applying for a gun permit and obtaining a gun.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Health Advocacy, Joycelyn Elders, 1995
Advocates strict gun control, including bans and waiting periods, to protect youth.
In simple terms: Calls for comprehensive gun restrictions.
Key Takeaway
Support stricter gun laws.
Themes
public health
gun control
policy
youth safety
Mood
serious
concerned
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- school safety
- legislative proposals
- community health initiatives
Key Concepts
Legislation
risk reduction
Questions to Reflect On
- How effective are waiting periods in reducing violence?
- What alternatives exist to bans?
A Different Perspective
Balancing rights with safety is politically contentious.
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