the Belfry - Spring 2018

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A Norfolk Academy Upper School Publication — 1585 Wesleyan Drive Norfolk, VA 23502 — March 2018, Issue No. 3

Upper School Life

Springing into New Changes at NA page 2

Spring Break--what did everyone do? page 3

Sports NA Baseball Preview page 4

Enough of Biting the Bullet: Why Gun Control is Constitutional Emily Batts ‘18 “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”

With the help of the NRA, many gun-owners in the U.S. have printed out a copy of the Constitution and pointed to the second amendment, declaring that any limitations on gun ownership are unconstitutional. However, this is not the case. Gun control is Constitutional, in fact, I would argue that gun control is necessary in order to remain true to the principles set forth by our founding fathers.

The Right to Life

Since 1999 a new revolution has been on the rise. A revolution our Founding Fathers never knew we would have to fight for, and never hoped we would have to fight for: gun control. From April of 1775 to September of 1783 George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Patrick Henry waged a revolution against the British, all in name of a cause continued on page 9

Opinion

The Greatest Show(man) page 6

Advice

‘Dear Belfry’: On Homework and College page 8

Politics

Enough of Biting the Bullet: Why Gun Control is Constitutional page 9

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Upper School Life Springing into New Changes at Norfolk Academy Attention all students!

Change is coming to Norfolk Academy. Over the next few paragraphs, you too will know the historic and revolutionary changes about to take place throughout the entire school. Now that I have your attention, I hope the hype lives up to your expectations! A footnote for those hoping one change Issue No. 3 will be the elimination of homework, this writer is sorNorfolk Academy ry to say this is not going to happen, but keep dreaming!

1585 wesleyan Drive Now back to reality.

Norfolk, Virginia 23502 To make things easier for www.norfolkacademy.org the reader, all future changes are listed by department in a concise and technical Co-Editors-in-Chief manner, with no personEmily Batts ’18 al commentary. By doing it Mila Colizza ’18 this way, all students see the changes exactly as they were Junior Editor presented to the writer. I Solomon Duane ‘19 wish to thank personally the following teachers/departFaculty Adviser ment heads for the informaMrs. Charlotte Zito ’99 tion that was provided: Mr. Oberdorfer, Mr. Warsaw, Mr. Danielson, Dr. Kidd, and Dr. Contributors Affronti.

Bryn Galumbeck ‘18 History and Social Science Matthew Bonner ‘19 According to Mr. OberdorWilliam Ferguson ‘19 Mary Grace Bangley ‘20 fer, the plan is as follows: “The senior PoliSci course Julia Duarte ‘20 will be restructured, with Maiya Foleck ‘20 the “how-the-governmentJ.R. Herman ‘20 works” portion designated Sean Miller ‘20 as CIVICS and offered by Benjamin Summers ‘20 the three instructors in the Kedar Johnson-Smith ‘20 second semester. In the first semester, the three teachers

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JR Herman ‘20 -- Mr. Denson, Dr. Naujoks, and Mr. Wetmore -- will each offer a different gov’t/ current topics course: Mr. Denson = Constitutional Law, Dr. Naujoks = Nationalism, and Mr. Wetmore = American Political Foundations. Whichever teacher a student gets for the 1st semester, he/she will stay in that class for the year. We are also recommending that the MEH course be re-named to something more appropriate: WESTERN CIVILIZATIONS because the courses starts much earlier than the “modern” age. Elective offerings will also be a little different. PSYCHOLOGY will still be offered to students, but ECONOMICS will be taking a break. If the student interest is there, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS will rotate back to Asia/Africa, LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY will replace ALTERNATE HISTORY (since the two courses alternate), and WORLD RELIGIONS will still be offered.

Foreign Language Mr. Warsaw said Spanish will no longer be offered in the lower school, but an online Latin program available to fourth and fifth graders will help them get a jump start in Latin. Lower school students will begin Latin I in the sixth grade. By the time these students reach

eighth grade, they will have three options: continuing Latin and starting French, Spanish, or German, stopping Latin and beginning one of the aforementioned languages, or committing to five years of Latin and not taking a modern language.

By the end of tenth grade, students will have completed the necessary language requirement, so they can begin another language if they want, and will have the option to take the summer course and skip to level two of that language.

Fine Arts According to Mr. Danielson, the following changes will occur in the fine arts department: “Thanks to the new construction, the lower school music program will see the most immediate changes. We will have a new ensemble room for our growing band, chorus and orchestra, a full complement (five small, two large) of practice studios for private piano/ guitar lessons and string classes and a general music room for Mrs. Peterson’s music resource classes.

For the past ten or so years, Mrs. Peterson and her classes have had to commute to the TAC building. They will now be a part of the lower school! Mrs. Field and her lower school visual art students will have a new art

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Upper School Life room, as well. Cubbies allowing students to store instruments, athletic gear, etc. will be in one central area.

Lower school classroom teachers will be happy with all of the equipment NOT being stored in their classrooms, now.

Chamber music is making a comeback in the middle and upper school string programs! Our musicians with advanced reading and technical skills often desire a “heavier lift” and enjoy working together with minimal teacher or adult input. Working in duo, trio or quartet formations allows advanced students to be “soloists” (because there’s only one on a part!) and to hone their listening skills. Mr. Englert and Mrs. Arnold, our new Fine Arts Teaching Associate, are always eager to work on A Cappella vocal music with interested and qualified singers, as well.”•

Spring Break--What Did Everyone Do? Pooja Mahesh ‘20 and Mary Grace Bangley ‘20

Although Spring Break was unfortunately over, we were excited to hear how Tunstall students and faculty took advantage of this time off. We gathered some interesting responses from members of the Tunstall community.

Many people used this time to relax and visit some cool places. Leah Smith had a fun filled week in St. Kitts, a beautiful island situated in the Caribbean. Audrey Peck went to the west coast to hang out in L.A., and Kerri Thornton spent quality time with family in Massachusetts.

Mr. Mogen went to Arizona with his father this Spring Break—they even went to watch the Chicago Cubs spring training baseball games (his Dad and him are big Cubs fans). Mr. Mogen also got to spend time with his older brother, who he hasn’t seen since

Thanksgiving. Mr. Mogen also said, “I’m relaxed for a week, spending time away from students, and spent some quality time with my dad and brother.”

Sounds like he had a blast.

Interestingly, a number of students and faculty also took advantage of this time for professional experiences. Dr. Vallery, for instance, went to Seattle to meet with some researchers for Spring Break! While there, she also looked for a place to live for when she moves there over the summer to work on her own research. Seattle is an exciting urban city full of art, culture, and surrounded by beautiful nature.

Hopefully Doc Val had fun making some interesting findings or going on some cool Seattle adventures! Katie Post, sophomore, shadowed Pooja Mahesh’s mom, Dr. Lekshmi Mahesh,

at her dentistry practice in Virginia Beach. It’s so cool that Katie was able to have first-hand experience with a profession she’s interested in!

Of course, we also have a number of students who took off to Europe, participating in the French and Spanish exchanges! Our Spain-bound travelers will spend two weeks exploring Madrid and attending classes at Colegio Europeo de Madrid. Those heading to France will spend their time in Paris and Normandy, with classes at Saint Dominique.

Sounds like everybody had a great week off. Whether you relaxed at home with a “stay-cation”, visited a tropical location, or spent time with family, we hope you all had an amazing time!•

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Sports Norfolk Academy Baseball Preview Johnathan Hines ‘20 I interviewed two junior Norfolk Academy baseball players to get a feel for what the average fan can expect for the Brett: “We have a pretty diverse group with a lot of playupcoming season. Jacob Knapp, a jack of all trades in the ers that can play a lot of positions. Some mix of Brendan field as well as a pitcher, was interviewed alongside Brett Kastner, Colby Worden, and David Byler should make up Pezzella, a pitcher and middle infielder. the corner spots at first and third base. They bring a lot of power and hitting ability to the table. I’d say the one thing Who do you think will be the biggest contributors in the we lack in the corner infield is speed.” pitching rotation this year?

Who do you expect to play outfielder this season?

Jacob: “Brendan Kastner will be a big factor for us once again. He pitched a lot of innings for the team last year Jacob: “I think I will be able to play some outfield as well and should lead the Bulldogs in the pitching department. as infield. Ryan Ramirez is a returning junior who brings He’s a real baseball guy and you know he’ll work hard ev- good speed and energy to our outfield. Losing a leader like ery day. I think Brett Pezzela and Colby Worden will also Nico Moscoso (‘17) in the outfield is tough, but Ryan is a be leaders on the pitching staff.” very good fielder, an effective hitter, and baserunner. I bet there will be a lot of contributors in the outfield this year Brett: “Brendan Kastner, Matt Dalton, David Byler, and with guys like Jonny Hines, Andrew Gross, Matt Dalton, Colby Worden. Brendan and Colby have electric arms. and some infielders who could play out there as well. AnThey are also both very athletic and you don’t have to wor- drew hit a home run last year.” ry about them as fielders, especially Brendan. He’s really quick on his feet. Matt Dalton was really effective for us Brett: “Our outfield has a lot of good locker room guys last season and he should take on a leading role as well. like Bobby Lee and Michael Smith. Guys like Bobby and David Byler is another guy who has the size and makeup Michael are invaluable to the team because they just get to be a workhorse arm.” the juices flowing come gametime. You know?”

What about catchers? Who’s going to be the guy there?

What are you most looking forward to this season?

Jacob: “I think we have two solid senior catchers in Micah Whitmore and Colby Worden. Both are experienced veterans and excellent hitters.”

Jacob: “I just can’t wait to bond with my friends. I love the camraderie in the baseball organization and I’m excited to make a big impact this year.”

Brett: “Colby Worden and Micah Whitmore. They’re very athletic and either one could play in the infield as well.”

Brett: “I have to say, I can’t wait to play Coach Tyrone down in Durham, North Carolina, over spring break. He was a big part of my development as a student athlete and it will be nice to face off against him. I also have missedthe locker room culture with the baseball team. It will be different not having guys in there like Ryder Wagnon (‘17), who’s always down for a joke at his own expense, but this group we have is pretty electric too. I’ll definitely have to find another guy like Ryder, maybe an underclassman.”•

What’s the infield going to look like this year?

Jacob: “I think our infield is very well rounded. Landon Porter, Brett Pezzela, Ethan Hennessy, and Julian Franks-Pollocks all have varsity experience and make up an important party of the team. Our middle infield has a lot of athleticism and some of our best hitters will play there.”

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Sports A Historical Winter: Winter Olympics Recap Emily Batts‘18

This wasn’t only a historical year for North and South Korean Diplomacy—many American athletes also made history.

Team USA Highlights: 1. Mirai Nagasu became the first female American figure skater to land the triple axel in Olympic competition.

2. Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall were the first ever American team to win a gold medal in Olympic cross-country skiing.

3. John Shuster and the men’s curling team won the United States’ first Olympic gold medal in the sport.

4. Lindsey Vonn, competing in her final Olympics, became the oldest woman to ever win an alpine skiing medal.

5.The women’s ice hockey team defeated Canada in a dramatic win, securing the first women’s gold in twenty years.

6. Chloe Kim, a 17-year-old, was a new star in the games this year after securing gold I the snowboarding halfpipe competition.

7. In the final run of the competition, a nd probably the run of his life, Shaun White secured his third gold medal in snowboarding. His win also marked the 100th gold medal secured by the United States in the history of the Winter Olympics.

Overall Statistics: Norway achieved first place in the medal count with 39 medals, Germany second with 31, Canada third with 29, and the United States fourth with 23.•

Remember the Eagles: 2018 Superbowl Benjamin Summers‘20

Maybe Eliza Dixon’s senior speech was good luck because on February 4th the Philadelphia Eagles got revenge in Minneapolis after a harsh loss 13 years ago to the New England Patriots. The Super Bowl was a back and forth clash for the ages, but eventually was settled when the Eagles left victorious 41-33. Tom Brady threw for an amazing 505 yards, but seemingly could not beat out (second-string quarterback) Nick Foles and the Eagles’ stellar rally for the Lombardi Trophy.•

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Opinion The Greatest Show(man) Soloman Duane ‘19 Last month, my English class was having a discussion of our favorite books and films. One student enthusiastically stated that she had recently seen The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman, and absolutely loved it. At this point, I scoffed audibly, and received some well-deserved dirty looks. Seriously, The Greatest Showman? When I first viewed the trailer, my initial thought was that the film appeared tacky, too colorful, and just overall too perfect.

The music sounded fine, nothing too grabbing. Overall, I told myself, it was a film I would not regret skipping.

As I dwelled over what the girl had said, I decided I would give it a try, why not? I made sure to go to a matinee screening so as to not waste any precious money. I sat down, making sure my watch was properly secured to my wrist so I could time my walkout. The usual logos came up, and BAM, the movie started right off the bat with a musical number that threw all my expectations out the window. As I watched with wide eyes, a set of colors and crisp choreography jumped right off the screen and into my world. The cast was diverse, the music was pounding and catchy, and the cinematography sent my heart racing.

Admittedly, I am easily excited by pristine camera work, but this put almost every other musical I’ve seen to shame.

In the span of two minutes, Hugh Jackman was no longer Wolverine or Jean Valjean, but a new character that he was born to play.

The Greatest Showman tells the story of the first circus, put together by the one and only, Hugh-I mean-P.T. Barnum. The film begins with Barnum working as a poor taylor’s boy, with an incredibly colorful imagination. Barnum goes on to run off with a girl from a rich, noble family with descendants most likely residing in Bay Colony. As he grows older, Barnum goes through several professions, before finally inventing the world’s first circus. The circus is a hit, and P.T. slowly builds himself up through the social and economic ladder, proving his wife’s family wrong about his economic abilities. However, the film portrays the dark, unspoken side of the dream as well. As Barnum becomes more powerful, he becomes filled with a Shakespearean-style obsession to show off his wealth and status, leaving his family and circus behind.

The film had much more depth to its characters than I would have expected, especially in Barnum’s case.

The plot was engaging and interesting, and although not filled with plot-twists, its story had much more substance than other musicals like La La Land. The Greatest Showman runs at only 1 hr 45 mins, yet it moves at a perfect pace. Every scene and song has a purpose, and actually moves along the plot, unlike most modern musicals. The choreography was extravagant while remaining clean-cut, and I was blown away by how some numbers contained so much action. My eyes were jumping all over the screen, trying to pick up all the excitement and movement in every corner of the picture.

However, The Greatest Showman isn’t perfect. I will admit that parts of the film felt a little tacky, and it did kiss up to every cliche. Young B.T. Barnum is a young scrappy little runt who has the same vocal pitch as his female co-star. As soon as I saw the boy with a bowl cut transform into Hugh Jackman, I audibly laughed. The plot was also archetypal in every way imaginable. Lastly, the lip-syncing at times was a little over the top, as well as the subtle but present uses of auto-tune. I fully supported the use of live singing in Les Miserables (2011), and wished I could have seen that done more in other modern musicals, such as this ne.

Many have been comparing Greatest Showman to La La Land (2016) for their modern takes on the age old movie musicals, where actors burst into song whenever the occasion arises. However, I was truly unable to get through La La Land. As the film began, I was instantly in love with the music. The chords were innovative and the jazz/pop feel was excellently written. However, after the third song, the plot and music quality plummeted, so I instead opted to finish math homework in search for some unpredictability. The best songs in La La Land were better than the best in The Greatest Showman, however, Showman displayed much more consistency in its musical selections. After watching The Greatest Showman, I realized what was wrong with La La Land. In Showman, every song has a purpose and at least moves the plot forward a little. La La Land simply felt too drawn out, and might have been far better suited as a short film. This was made worse by the fact that La La Land had a very two dimensional plot, unlike Showman’s twisting plot line, with at least a few back stories to support the main line. Although

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Opinion parts of La La Land showed expert cinematography, I felt other parts were cheaply shot, and didn’t use every second to its advantage. The Greatest Showman was far better at camera movement with the actors, and clearly wasn’t trying to overdo it, like La La Land.

If I were to describe The Greatest Showman in one word, it would be “entertaining.” Don’t expect too many

thought-provoking questions, a super realistic plot, or much intricate character design. See it to enjoy yourself and just be taken away by the wonderful musical numbers and visuals. As Barnum would want us to do 150 years later: sit back, and enjoy the show. •

The 2018 Flu Pandemic Matthew Bonner ‘19 and William Ferguson ‘19 A disease has been taking the nation by storm. It was here last year, the year before, and the year before that. However, this year it is back for revenge, more powerful than ever.

It’s name is influenza, more commonly known as H3N2.

But what makes this strain deadlier than others?

Well, according to Time Magazine, this year H3N2 is particularly prevalent. The CDC reports that in years with the H3 virus, there are more serious cases of the flu reported.

This combined with a lower vaccine effectiveness has lead to the severity of the 2018 flu season. Everyone seems to have been affected by the flu this year, even our very own Academy. On the Literacy Fellow’s Seminar day, the Academy saw a large number of absentees and early dismissals.

This is to be expected, as it took place during the height of this detrimental flu season. In an exclusive interview with

an anonymous Academy student who stayed home that day, we asked him a few questions about his case of the flu.

“I had a pretty bad case of the chills,” he responded, “and some general aches and pains.” He then added, “I also had pink eye.” After revealing his flu symptoms, we asked the pivotal question: “Did you go out at all that day?” Our anonymous interviewee refused to comment.

In another interview with a student who knows a thing or two about medicine and requested to go by the completely unrelated alias, LT, he asserted, “I think kids should get their vaccines. It’s the best way to prevent the flu. In fact, if you get the vaccine and still catch the flu, your symptoms will most likely be milder.”

So, in conclusion, stay safe, wash your hands, and get vaccinated!•

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advice Dear Belfry, I have a procrastination problem. I think it’s been affecting my grades, and I know if I just sit down and do the work far enough in advance, there’s nothing to stress about, but I never actually take that step. How can I make myself stop procrastinating?

Signed, Literally Everyone Dear Everyone, It can be detrimental to directly “attack” your procrastination. Trying to end procrastination by telling yourself to stop procrastinating is like trying not to oversleep by telling yourself to wake up at six. Procrastination is only a symptom of a greater problem, like how oversleeping can be caused by falling asleep too late. Before you solve it, you must first address its underlying causes.

If you have issues with remembering to complete work, make lists, plans, and schedules… but be careful not to fall into the trap of feeling satisfied with all your planning without actually doing anything. The act of planning itself can alleviate some of the pressure of deadlines and help you meet them, but it can also trick you into thinking you’ve done more than you actually have. In this case, goal-setting (like making a to-do list) is counterproductive and habit-forming (like always doing homework from 7-9 pm) can be more fruitful.

Sometimes procrastination is caused by perfectionism or a fear of failure. In this case, it’s tempting—if you feel frustrated, if you have writer’s block, or if you know that what you’re about to do is difficult—to say, “I’ll think about it later,” and work on some other, easier task until you’ve run out of time. Resist that urge. Perfectionism is limiting, and those fears are likely unfounded. It’s healthy to push your limits and your creativity, and often the hardest part is overlooking your own demands of the finished product and just getting started. If you truly feel that you cannot complete an assignment, talk to your teachers or advisors. Get help. Not thinking about it until it’s too late will only increase those fears.

The last and most insidious cause of procrastination is indifference. Lack of sufficient interest or motivation in some of your work is natural, but consistent lack of focus could also mean that you are not getting enough sleep, or that you are experiencing too much stress from other sources. In these instances, it’s best to be methodical about your work. Eliminate outside stimuli when you work—no phones, no Netflix, maybe even no music—and remind yourself of the consequences of putting it off until later. Some stress which is directly related to your task can actually be helpful in motivating and directing your thoughts. Remember, though, that while certain topics might not appeal to you—and that’s fine—if you are experiencing constant schoolwork-related apathy, you might have a larger problem worthy of its own column.

Since preschool, we’ve been taught never to “put off till tomorrow what you can do today,” but I am partial to Mark Twain’s rebuttal: “Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do day after tomorrow just as well.” Simply telling yourself to get a move on is not likely to work. Our brains aren’t programmed like that. Have self-compassion. Don’t judge yourself too harshly for bad habits. Instead, develop an understanding about why you have those habits so you can work to replace them with healthy ones. •

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POLITICS continued from page 1

and idea dating back before the American Revolution itself. I would actually argue John Locke was the true revolutionary of them all; the one whose dictum influenced the guiding principles of nations to this day: the right to life, liberty, and property (or the pursuit of happiness if an American).

Then, in 1791 the states ratified the first ten amendments—a Bill of Rights, protecting our freedom of speech, assembly, religion, the right to a fair trial, and according to some, a right to bear arms that could never be regulated. Today, a question has dawned upon American citizens, politicians, and Supreme Court judges: would our Founding Fathers be able to anticipate the deadly evolution of firearms and if so would the second amendment say something different? Wouldn’t Madison or Jefferson agree that the evolution of firearms, leading to massacre of thousands of innocent people, children included, directly violates Locke’s beliefs that everyone has a right to life?

The Right to Peacefully Assemble Since 2018, there have been more than seventeen incidents where guns were fired at schools or colleges. Crafted and ratified before the second amendment was the first amendment, most notably known for guaranteeing the freedom of speech and religion, but also known for the freedom to peacefully assemble. Although many interpret this assembly as one marching down Pennsylvania Avenue or proclaiming something pivotal upon the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, maybe we need to evaluate this idea at a more simplistic level. An assembly is defined as a public gathering of people: doesn’t this include a concert in Las Vegas or a classroom at your school, learning about the American Revolution?

Now you see the dilemma—what must we do when the first two amendments in the Bill of Rights are at odds with one another? First, I would argue that the second amendment has been extremely misunderstood.

Americans have cherry-picked the words suiting their argument, taking out the first twelve words, arguably the most significant, and instead reading the amendment as “the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”

Misinterpretation of the Second Amendment

Much has changed in almost 230 years. In 1791

there were only 3.9 million people in America (about the population of Los Angeles alone), fights with Native Americans were commonplace, and America had recently defeated the British during the Revolutionary War. Historical context is extremely important in evaluating any document, especially the Constitution. The first question one must ask is why. Why was the Second Amendment created? Well, the 18th century was a much different time than the world we live in today: colonists needed guns to protect themselves, and they needed guns to feed themselves. However, more importantly the first ten amendments directly coincide with the colonists’ feelings of injustice and maltreatment by the British.

As stated by the Washington Post, the Second Amendment is extremely vague, “leaving plenty of room for legal and political wrangling over the meaning of words.” What people often miss, and which may actually be the most important phrase of the Second Amendment, are the first three words, reading: “a well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”

When evaluating the meaning behind these words it is extremely plausible to suggest that the Framers intended for a “well-regulated militia” to keep and bear arms. In fact, this directly coincides with battles fought throughout the Revolutionary War—battles that were fought and won by militias.

Finally, one must remember that the Founders would not be able to anticipate the evolution of firearms.

In 1791 they had muskets, not AR-15s. A musket in 1791 had a one-round magazine capacity, capable of firing up to three or four rounds per minute, and its maximum accuracy was within 50 meters. Today, an AR-15 has a magazine capacity of 30 rounds, firing up to 45 rounds a minute, and has a maximum accuracy range of 550 meters.

Precedent Established by the Supreme Court

Since the formation of the United States of America, Congress has looked to the Supreme Court to establish precedent divisive issues. This makes sense, as the Supreme Court’s job is to uphold the sacred text of the U.S. Constitution.

In 2012, while coming to a decision on the District of Columbia v. Heller, the Supreme Court declared that they supported the traditional prohibition of carrying

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POLITICS “dangerous and unusual weapons.” Although the Court ultimately ruled that the second amendment gives a citizen the right to carry a gun, they also affirmed that regulations could be put in place. In fact, the Court said, “Like most rights, the Second Amendment right is not It is not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose. For example, concealed weapons prohibitions…possessions of firearms by felons and the mentally ill, carrying of firearms in sensitive places such as schools and government buildings, or laws imposing condition and qualifications on the commercial sale of arms.”

lem has damaged our reputation around the world. America is supposed to be the nation that guides others in the right direction. If we want this to be the land of the free, and the home of the brave then we must be brave enough to speak up for our right to life.

Therefore, based upon the Supreme Court’s decision on District of Columbia v. Heller, the NRA can no longer reject gun control on the grounds of Second Amendment rights, nor can they cling to their argument of freedom, when many are losing their freedom because of firearms.

Enough of biting the bullet lodged between us and Washington. Politicians, students, teachers, parents, and any person who believes in John Locke’s sentiments of the right to life, must put pressure on Washington to enact change throughout America. Our inability to deal with this prob-

The Belfry staff wishes you a great spring!