Recently, mass shootings and police brutality incidents have gained national attention, being a widely discussed topic in the presidential campaigns and provoking people to protest. It is true that these issues are important, for lives are being taken. Yet, could those issues voiced heavily by the media distract the public’s awareness of more urgent issues? Unfortunately, this does occur. The audience is kept unaware of problems that could be more relevant or detrimental to them. For example, in the United States there is an overwhelming amount of suicides carried out with guns in the United States. During a time period consumed by gun violence, it is clear that suicides committed with guns must be placed under more scrutiny.
Although the amount …show more content…
His belief was correct. Requiring owners to have a justifiable reason for owning a gun and creating the gun-buyback program reduced firearm suicide by 65% (Sterbenz 4). The deaths involving guns in Australia were significantly reduced. It is also possible for America to achieve the same success, but there are different obstacles that need to be …show more content…
This problem can be improved by using prevention methods to similar crimes. The laws could be modified to target suicides specifically. This was accomplished by Australia after an incident, and they were able to create laws that decreased crimes and suicides. People should learn to appreciate their life. If done, they will be able to value other’s as well. A weapon is the last item a person who struggles with this needs, so creating laws that restricts Americans’ access to guns is the best
Although the amount …show more content…
His belief was correct. Requiring owners to have a justifiable reason for owning a gun and creating the gun-buyback program reduced firearm suicide by 65% (Sterbenz 4). The deaths involving guns in Australia were significantly reduced. It is also possible for America to achieve the same success, but there are different obstacles that need to be …show more content…
This problem can be improved by using prevention methods to similar crimes. The laws could be modified to target suicides specifically. This was accomplished by Australia after an incident, and they were able to create laws that decreased crimes and suicides. People should learn to appreciate their life. If done, they will be able to value other’s as well. A weapon is the last item a person who struggles with this needs, so creating laws that restricts Americans’ access to guns is the best