http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/17/us/gun-control-laws-clear-initial-hurdle-in-colorado.html?hpw
Dan Frosch started his article published on February 16th, talking about the laws over restrictions on gun owners in the state of Colorado, "a state that has lived under the shadow of two of the worst mass shootings in United States history." Frosch included that fact that the state's House of Representatives were given approval of two important considerations - demand of background checks and placement of limits on ammunition magazines. The author argued that Colorado was a state which dealed more strictly with gun laws than any other state due to the "Columbine school shooting in 1999," and the increased influence of the Democratic lawmakers. Next, the author briefly recaped the debate on the issue between the Republicans and Democrats, where the latter proposed guin bills and were deciding on which one cleared legislative committees. Frosch concluded the article talking about two other bills that were preliminary approved by House lawmakers. One was concealing weapons on college campuses, and the other was charging gun buyers for background checks.
Frosch's main purpose of writing this article was to inform, mostly the residents of Colorado, about the state's proposals to new restrictions in gun controll. The author did not use complicated diction, which made it easier for anyone to read and understand the article. Though he wrote in an unbiased tone, it would be possible to say he supported the Republicans as evident in the examples he provided, which were mostly quotes and from Republican representatives. The author also talked about specific topics, such as the number of rounds in a magazine, which clearly portrayed his understanding in the issue. His conclusion though, seemed kind of abrupt and sudden after just having talked about two other proposals made by the Democratic party.
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