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Create an MLA style document. Read pp. 98-99 "Sentence Variety and Structures for Argument," specifically the "Strategies for Argument" in the Writing & Research Handbook. This will give you some sentence constructions to formulate your rebuttal. Read the Argument Outline, which contains your position in the Thesis Statement. This is what you are trying to prove. Read the 2 Counter Arguments, which show your opponent's position. Choose either Counter Argument #1 or Counter Argument #2 and write your choice as the title. Write one paragraph that includes: A statement of the opposition's claim that makes it clear this opposition is different from your position. A rebuttal, also known as a refutation, that proves the opposition's claim to be wrong, false, or flawed. OR If you cannot provide a rebuttal, you can make a concession. A concession explains that the opposition has merit, but that your argument also has merit as well.

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The debate over gun control, particularly regarding the regulation of assault weapons, remains a contentious issue in American society. Opponents of banning assault weapons often argue that strict gun control laws do not significantly impact crime rates (Counter Argument #1). They claim that criminals will find ways to acquire illegal firearms regardless of laws, rendering such regulations ineffective in reducing violence. However, this perspective overlooks empirical evidence suggesting that comprehensive gun control measures, including bans on assault weapons, can substantially decrease the frequency and severity of deadly shootings. For instance, hypothetical data might show that cities implementing assault weapon bans experience a 30% reduction in mass shootings over five years, indicating that legislation does have a concrete effect on public safety. Furthermore, even if some criminals maintain access to illegal guns, restricting legal access to assault weapons significantly limits their proliferation among the general public, thereby lowering the chances of firearm misuse. This is supported by the logic that reducing the availability of high-capacity, rapid-fire weapons can lessen their chances of being used in impulsive or violent acts, ultimately saving lives. Thus, while it is theoretically possible for some individuals to circumvent gun laws via illegal channels, the overall societal benefit of restricting access to assault weapons—such as decreased mass shootings and lower injury and death rates—far outweighs the concern that criminals will still acquire guns. Therefore, the notion that strict gun laws are ineffective does not hold when considering the broader impact on public safety and the potential for legislation to disarm the most dangerous weapons that contribute to high casualty rates in violent incidents.

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