Gun Violence In Chicago

The Family of Chicago In almost all cities there is violence; however, Chicago stands out above most for violence and crime rates. Crime rates will decrease when people unite as a close knit community by experiencing the fun of Chicago. When a community becomes close knit they act like a family and families don’t let other people hurt their family. If the city of Chicago offers a weekend for all to come down and experience Chicago, individuals will come together. Segregation rates in Chicago are very high, and that can lead to crime and violence. In the New York Times “Murder Problem”, the article discusses how crime rates are significantly high in Chicago and what contributes to it. It states that “homicide rates correspond with segregation” (Fessenden, Park). When it says that it “corresponds with segregation” it shows that the separation of people brings about violence. In CNN article “Chicago: America's most segregated city” it says …show more content…
However, it is not the gun laws that reduce violence but rather the individuals in the community. In the New York Times “Murder Problem”, when discussing what to do to prevent gun violence, it states, “Chicago has a reputation for strict gun laws, and gun rights advocates often point to it as proof that gun regulation doesn’t reduce violence” (Giambrone). Strict gun laws don’t reduce gun violence, instead the personal relationships in communities do. According to The Atlantic's “To Reduce Gun Violence, Know Thy Neighbor”, things like having an event like Re-experience Chicago “could improve the community’s ability to prevent and recover from gun violence, because they help to forge trust and cooperation among residents” (Fessenden). Gun laws do not help Chicago safe but rather the close knit community of Chicago does. This is why it is crucial to have a weekend for everyone to build bonds and see why the city of Chicago is worth