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Nolan Honsaker State: Oklahoma

I think that I am most like Senator Tom Coburn for many different reasons. Because he is a gun owner, he believes that people have the right to own their own guns just as I do. Although My family doesn't own any guns, I still believe that we have the right to protect our homes or hunt animals for food or game. He also believes that kids education should be more influenced by their community. When you can relate where you live to curriculum, it will have a greater impact on kids lives. I also strongly disagree with this too, because it will help me and other students be able to learn better. []

Facts that relate to my issue 5 Interesting Facts
 * In 2009, 228 people were murdered and 3,343 people were robbed. Today, this is so common because gun ownership of civilians allows them to easily overthrow any unarmed person or group.
 * 43% of teenagers were cyber-bullied in 2008
 * Places in Oklahoma that allow smoking inside cause a large problem in air pollution.
 * Many factories dump pollution into rivers of Oklahoma.
 * 66,258 more people had hunting licenses in 2009 than in 1999.
 * Per square mile, Oklahoma has the most tornadoes each year.
 * In Oklahoma, if you make an ugly face at a dog, you can be fined or jailed.
 * Vinita, Oklahoma was the first town to have electricity.
 * Oklahoma has the most manmade lakes of any state.
 * Oklahoma City is home to the Cowboy hall of Fame

Issue 1 <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif';">The second amendment allows any citizen over the age of, to own their own gun. Originally, this was made to let people to bear arms against any threat, when there was still no strong, U.S. army. Now, people use guns for things like hunting and house protection. This is an issue because of the high crime rate. now, because anyone can own a gun, people can purchase a firearm and use to commit crimes. Guns owned by citizens could be in the hands of someone whose intent is to commit serious crimes or even kill. many people want to change this rule, so that only certain people could own guns. On the other hand, hunters and collectors see nothing wrong with this law and wish to keep both the law and their firearms.

<span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif';">Issue 2 <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif';">A common issue today is cyber bullying. Because, you don't have to be face to face, it gives kids more power to bully other kids. Today, kids use cell phones, facebook, and IM's to communicate. By being able to say anything to the whole world about someone, this form of bullying is very serious and a very effective way to pick on someone. Cyber bullying is also bad because once you put it out into cyberspace, you can never undo it. Facebook is especially prone to cyber bullying due to how easy it is to talk to someone without them knowing who it is. Also, when you say something about someone to make them feel bad, not only they see, but everyone else can see what you write and they suddenly think of the victim as someone lower than them, and can become an easier target for other bullies.

<span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif';">Issue 3 <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif';">A very common problem today is pollution. Not only for America, but for the entire world. many countries have invented new ways to help lower this health threatening, world-wide problem. Many fish have died due to the amount of waste and garbage that pollutes the water they breathe, just as car exhaust and burning coal pollutes our atmosphere. Pollution is killing many ecosystems and causing many species to go extinct. Today, some pollutants are the waste from nuclear power plants, burning fossil fuels, littering, and things such as plastics that are thrown away but can be recycled. Pollution is destroying our ozone layer, which helps protect us from the sun. Without it, life on earth will be practically impossible.

<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">· Almanac of Policy Issues, gun Control, Almanac of Policy Issues, Unknown publish date, May 20, 2011 http://[|www.policyalmanac.org/crime/guns.shtml]
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif';">Tom Coburn, Second Amendment, Tom Coburn, M.D., Unknown date, May 20, 2011,[]
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif';">Robin M. Kowalski, Cyber Bullying: Overview, ABC-CLIO, 2011, May 20, 2011,
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 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif';">State of Oklahoma, Tobacco Smoke Pollution In Oklahoma Workplaces, Breathe easy, 2011, May 20, 2011, []
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif';">Gregg Lee Carter, Second amendment, ABC-CLIO, 2011, May 20, 2011 [|[[http://issues.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/938160?terms=2nd+amendment]]]
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif';">The Lost Ogle, Monday Morning Recap: Hypocrites, Hunting and Hoodlums, The Lost Ogle, 2011, May 20, 2011[]
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';">Just Facts, Gun Control >, Just Facts, 2010, [], May 20,2011
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';">Unknown Author, Milestones in federal Gun control Legislation, Family Education Network [] May 19, 2011
 * <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif';">Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Brady State Scorecard, Ohio, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, 2011, May 20, 2011, http://[|www.bradycampaign.org/stategunlaws/scorecard/OH]

<span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Link to Bill page: http://mockcongress2011.wikispaces.com/SB48