How do you think the issue of terrorism, both here and abroad, has made the issue of gun control more complex? Do you see any viable solutions to the problems?
After terrorist attacks and homicides cases such as VT massacre and September 11th, the gun control has become a complicated issue in the whole world because it has shown the existence of loopholes in the legal system of the United States. From this perspective, the necessity of correct and/or amend the U.S. law related with gun control is now obvious. However, those loopholes have existed for long time and have promoted the growth of the gun industry in the entire world, letting that homicides and suicides occur during the last years in other countries like Colombia, among others.
On the other hand, this industry has a great economical power that encourages its market expansion, making more difficult to stop or decrease their advancement.
Thus, the economical interest has been the main responsible factor of the existence and enlargement of the making violence industry, called guns industry,
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Excellent post,Angela.
ReplyDeleteYou aren't the first person to bring up the issue of economics. If you feel that economics, more than anything else, is what allows the proliferation of assault weapons, etc., how do you suppose we ought to approach the issue?
Jess
yeah, that is true. economics is the main reason for gun industries to produce guns. I think money is the first thing for them to consider rather than people's safty and peace.But how could we solve this kind of proble? Are there any solutions?
ReplyDeleteAltough it could sound utopian, the possible solution is educate people from the childhood in order to to strengthen values like love and respect to life and human being.
ReplyDeleteIt is possible to demonstrate that happiness can be reached through sharing great moments with people, friends, family,and enjoying every moment of life. In this way, it would be possible to show that eventough money is neccesary for living, it is not the most important thing.
Having money does not mean 100 % happiness!!!!
Hello Angela
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you, and congratulations for you post. I think that by giving less importance to the money in our own lifes, we can help a little in solve that kind of problems.