In the past few decades, the amounts of suicide have been on the rise in the United States and throughout the world. Before the early 90s, suicide was not a topic that was discussed frequently, it was rare that it was discussed in schools and in the press. Now that suicide rates have been rapidly on the rise in all age groups, Americans have no choice but to start talking about this issue and attempting to find solutions for this issue. The first step to solving a problem is getting people to talk about it. Suicide has been a topic of discussion in Congress, within sectors of the government, and even in classrooms across the United States. There are several causes that lead to suicide, and some of those issues can be prevent thus reducing the
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As the study in Wyoming made clear, where there are guns, the suicide rates will be higher. In order to directly reduce the rates, guns must be taken away. Although most people might have them as protection, it can be a bad thing because this exposure could lead to people harming themselves. Given America’s unfortunate history with guns, it is almost inevitable that the United States will need to change its laws. In an attempt to make change for our policies, there have been groups such as the “Law Center To Prevent Gun Violence” which tries to get laws passed to increase the amount of gun violence in the United State. In addition to guns playing a huge role in suicides, guns have also been instrumental in other parts of the social spectrum. Gang violence has been on the rise since the 1980s, and it has only increased due to the use of guns. Once the War on Drugs started in the 1980s, guns were being used more and more causing the homicide rates to skyrocket as well. There is a lack of gun control simply because it is not hard to access guns in 2017. With easier access, there are more people that attempt to attain a gun. If it becomes harder for someone to get one, the it could discourage people from buying them. By enforcing gun control laws, not only the suicide rates will decrease but other crimes should decrease as
As the study in Wyoming made clear, where there are guns, the suicide rates will be higher. In order to directly reduce the rates, guns must be taken away. Although most people might have them as protection, it can be a bad thing because this exposure could lead to people harming themselves. Given America’s unfortunate history with guns, it is almost inevitable that the United States will need to change its laws. In an attempt to make change for our policies, there have been groups such as the “Law Center To Prevent Gun Violence” which tries to get laws passed to increase the amount of gun violence in the United State. In addition to guns playing a huge role in suicides, guns have also been instrumental in other parts of the social spectrum. Gang violence has been on the rise since the 1980s, and it has only increased due to the use of guns. Once the War on Drugs started in the 1980s, guns were being used more and more causing the homicide rates to skyrocket as well. There is a lack of gun control simply because it is not hard to access guns in 2017. With easier access, there are more people that attempt to attain a gun. If it becomes harder for someone to get one, the it could discourage people from buying them. By enforcing gun control laws, not only the suicide rates will decrease but other crimes should decrease as