General Purpose: As a result of my talk, I want my audience to understand the meaning of personal freedom. And convince that hunting in general, with the correct restrictions, is a humane and justified sport.
II. Introduction: The concept of personal freedom means the ability to choose one's lifestyle activities and peruse those activities without hindrance from other individuals or the government. The government is expected to, and does impose restrictions when it's in the public interest. When the pursuit of an activity by any individual either restricts the personal freedom or causes harm to another, the government will intervene with legislation to restrict such activity. As Americans personal freedom is of utmost important. We elect government officials to protect this freedom, which ironically results in more limitations on our freedom. Government's role is to balance our freedom with public interest. Hunting is a controversial personal freedom that I would like to evaluate. .
III. Body: .
A. Hunting is a right that is available to any person who wishes to take part. Along with rights come duties and common laws.
1) Illegal use of light.
2) Having to be 100 yards from and public dwelling.
3) It is unlawful to hunt across a paved way or within 10 feet of a paved way.
These laws are all important, safe, and necessary to protect the public.
B. Similar to needing a license to drive a car, hunters must have a license to hunt.
1) Hunter safety course, numerous hours in classes with hands on training and written exams.
C. A common argument of anti-hunting organizations is that hunters are not "experienced" or don't have the proper training. However, the same sediment is not expressed regarding divers of automobiles.
1) Number of people getting killed by inexperienced drivers greatly surpasses those getting killed by hunting accidents.
2) The number of animals getting killed by automobiles is drastically high.
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