Views on reducing the homicide rate in the United States range from finding ways to reduce gun control, becoming more strict on alcohol consumption, and creating at on drug operations. According to our textbook, “firearms injuries are the second leading cause of death for ages 10 and 24 and the third leading cause of death for 25 and 34 year olds” (Alvarez & Bachman, 145). As a result, violent crimes with firearms (handguns) have only increased. The only way to fight of the lack of gun control laws would be to take into consideration what comedian Chris Rock stated during his HBO stand up entitled “Black & Blacker”. He mentioned instead of wasting our time with trying to pass gun control laws we need to raised the price on ammunition up to $5,000 bullet. By
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However, we cannot deny those who use handguns as a sense of self defense from their battered spouse or just from common crimes for example, robbery, assault and/or rape. Therefore, America has the mot guns per capita than any other nation in the world. However, we can say the same during the prohibition of alcohol and drugs. Even though alcohol does not cause violence, but it can affect the nervous system as a stimulant and a depressant. As a result, it can sedate the person while as a stimulant it triggers the released of dopamine that cause the brian to lower the control restraints, Hence, why an individual tends to express strong emotions such as becoming more aggressive, unruly, and talkative. For instance, the mere fact that when a individual decides to drink and drive their judgement is impaired so they are unable to see the road. Yet, so many individuals do not take our resources for drunk driving to
However, we cannot deny those who use handguns as a sense of self defense from their battered spouse or just from common crimes for example, robbery, assault and/or rape. Therefore, America has the mot guns per capita than any other nation in the world. However, we can say the same during the prohibition of alcohol and drugs. Even though alcohol does not cause violence, but it can affect the nervous system as a stimulant and a depressant. As a result, it can sedate the person while as a stimulant it triggers the released of dopamine that cause the brian to lower the control restraints, Hence, why an individual tends to express strong emotions such as becoming more aggressive, unruly, and talkative. For instance, the mere fact that when a individual decides to drink and drive their judgement is impaired so they are unable to see the road. Yet, so many individuals do not take our resources for drunk driving to