In the essay "Just Take Away Their Guns", James Q. Wilson proposes a particular method to assist gun control laws in our country. Wilson proposes that if law enforcement acquires street searches, illegal gun possession will decrease in numbers. Through his numerous methods of persuasion, Wilson's essay is executed effectively. He shows reasoning and fairness towards the parties opposing his argument, but lacks reflection on other issues, such as the economy and the social outrage his idea provoked. Wilson shows readers that he is passionate about this topic but is almost a little too confident with his childlike wonder of justice. There are usually keywords in a title, but all these words play an important role. “Just” is used to make it sound easy and maybe even a little challenging. This may not seem like a word that could be taken out of context, but Wilson's addition of "Just" demonstrates that while Wilson may be passionate about the topic of gun control, his problem solving skills lack deliberation . “Take Away” is important because it tells the reader Wilson's position in his essay. He doesn't want to give anyone a gun who wants to "take away their guns," which begs the question: who is "them?" The title leaves the reader guessing who Wilson is talking about, perhaps making the essay even more interesting by not revealing that information. Last, but not least, there is the basis of the essay “Guns”. Without the word “Weapons,” the reader would not understand what the essay is about. The title of Wilson's work implies everything the reader needs to know before diving into this essay. While this title lacks a bit of imagination, it does what it's supposed to do, drawing the reader into that first... middle of the paper... and without deliberation. The ideas are not solid, but what makes this essay special is the tone Wilson set for his audience. Wilson's passion for this topic shines through in his work to the public. While reading this essay the audience can interpret that Wilson is deeply sensitive about illegal weapons and what could be a possible situation due to this. Wilson does not push his readers to agree with him, but simply provides reasons for them to think about. This essay was originally featured in the New York Times, which gives Wilson an audience familiar with the high crime rates of living in a working-class city. Works CitedWilson, James Q. "Just Take Away Their Guns." Critical thinking, reading, and writing: A brief guide to argumentation. Ed. Sylvan Barnet and Hugo Bedau. 8th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2014. 125-128. Press.