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The article “A Trigger Lock for the Gun Lobby” published in The Christian Science Monitor by the Monitor’s editorial board, talks about how the senate blocked new conceal and carry laws. The article discusses current gun laws in different states, and how in the past the U.S. Senate and Legislature have lost the battle against gun supporters. After many years of being defeated by the gun rights activists, the US government stopped the passing of a bill that would allow people to cross state lines while carrying a gun, thus changing all state gun laws to the most lenient states rules. The writers of the article are obviously against the extension of conceal and carry laws. This is evident based on their word choice. The article states that "State legislators have also rediscovered their political bullet-proof vests as the gun lobby has pushed aggressively to extend conceal-and-carry to college campuses, taverns, and the workplace". The use of the phrase "Bullet proof vests" shows the authors bias.  Since there is not one author and the actually authors are unknown, the reader must base the articles credibility on the news source it was found in. The Christian Science Monitor is a credible new source, however it may be bias to those of the Christan faith. Thus their audience may be one that is more religious and values life, and therefore is pro gun control. By personifying gun issues with phrases like "bullet proof vests" and "pistol packing" it adds a more frightening level to the issue, it makes the issues real. This tactic adds life to the writers argument, and thus truly affects the readers. The author uses the example of the Virginia Tech shooting to gain authority by addressing a popular topic. I agree with this article because I believe that the highest form of gun control is really the best way to protect the American people. I also think the author of this piece gave a great argument and led you to his conclusion through examples and beautiful diction.