Exam 19: Luke Maring and Tim Hsiao, “Guns”

In his essay, Maring affirms that guns advocates have developed two rights-based arguments that cited different entitlements. What do these advocates claim that they are entitled to use guns for?

In his essay, Maring offers a series of alternative options to modifying the Second Amendment in order to secure mutual disarmament. Which of the following is one of the options he considers?

In his essay, Hsiao presents an argument from what in favor of his position?

In his reply, Maring outlines three questions we need to ask about the sources we encounter. Which of the following is NOT one of those questions?

Both Hsiao and Maring are wary of armed state forces.

In his essay, Luke Maring offers an example of a parent taking money from her child's piggybank to illustrate a point about gun ownership. In your essay, explain Maring's piggybank example. Then, explain why someone might resist interpreting the state's role in citizens' lives in this way. Finally, consider how Maring might respond to the argument you propose.

In his reply, Hsiao argues that defensive gun use does not require what?

Identify the author who affirms the following in his essay: "Political conservatives sometimes criticize liberals for trusting the state-… conservatives are on this score exactly correct. The great insight of conservatism is that governments are not grand impartial arbiters dispassionately pursuing the common good."

In his essay, Tim Hsiao makes an argument from liberty. One of the benefits of this argument, in his view, is that "the defender of the argument from liberty does not have to show that guns are beneficial per se." In your essay, explain what Hsiao means by this. Then, offer an objection to his argument from liberty, and consider how Hsiao might reply.

In his essay, Hsiao affirms that we should think of an armed citizenry as _____ against government abuse.

In his essay, Hsiao considers various potential social harms of gun ownership. Which of the following is NOT a harm that he considers?

In his essay, Maring forwards what argument?

In his reply, Luke Maring affirms that "Hsiao and I share important common ground: wariness of armed state forces." While they agree on this general point, they come to different conclusions as to how citizens ought to respond. In your essay, explain the nature of this disagreement, drawing from both of their works. Then try to convince your reader that one position, the other, or some alternative is most plausible.