Gun violence has become rampant around America. Recently, the local community of Orlando was impacted by the effect of gun violence, which brought the problem closer to home. The increase of gun violence has prompted local and state authorities to address the issue, yet there has been no definitive solution to the crisis. There has to be legislations put in place to prevent further victims of gun shots.
The recent uprising of gun violence has many politicians and citizens talking about gun control. During the past few years, many people have lost their lives to gun violence. Beck (2016), talks about the endless violence throughout history involving guns. She mentions how people are lobbying for gun control as well as Government leaders who promise to offer some type of solution that would prevent horrendous acts of brutality linked to firearms. However, there is the opposite force, which is the National Rifle Association that is also lobbying to prevent stricter gun control. Beck (2016) also stresses on how gun violence has been a major player as back as the massacres that took place at Sand Creek, the battle Seven Oaks in Canada, and the massacres that took place in at Wounded Knee. Despite all the aforementioned violence, the …show more content…
According to Aswad and Kaufman (2016) a letter was sent to congress signed by more than 200 music executives, advocating for stronger gun-safety laws. Despite such effort, gun violence continues to rise. Aswad and Kaufman (2016) stated that following the Pulse nightclub shooting on June 23rd, there have been more killings involving guns and among those killings were the 5 officers that were murdered in Dallas on July 7th. Celebrities and other concerned citizens have been trying to get involved by speaking to members of congress regarding a solution regarding the issue on gun
The recent uprising of gun violence has many politicians and citizens talking about gun control. During the past few years, many people have lost their lives to gun violence. Beck (2016), talks about the endless violence throughout history involving guns. She mentions how people are lobbying for gun control as well as Government leaders who promise to offer some type of solution that would prevent horrendous acts of brutality linked to firearms. However, there is the opposite force, which is the National Rifle Association that is also lobbying to prevent stricter gun control. Beck (2016) also stresses on how gun violence has been a major player as back as the massacres that took place at Sand Creek, the battle Seven Oaks in Canada, and the massacres that took place in at Wounded Knee. Despite all the aforementioned violence, the …show more content…
According to Aswad and Kaufman (2016) a letter was sent to congress signed by more than 200 music executives, advocating for stronger gun-safety laws. Despite such effort, gun violence continues to rise. Aswad and Kaufman (2016) stated that following the Pulse nightclub shooting on June 23rd, there have been more killings involving guns and among those killings were the 5 officers that were murdered in Dallas on July 7th. Celebrities and other concerned citizens have been trying to get involved by speaking to members of congress regarding a solution regarding the issue on gun