Gun Control In America: Lenient Gun Laws

Gun Control in America Author Name University Name The United States has long been suffering from the consequences of having lenient gun laws, and there are numerous other, relevant issues too. Fortunately, the 2nd amendment has allowed people to carry firearms to ensure their safety and protection. Today, various Americans see the bearing of weapons as one of their rights, but the others see it as holding the country back. Why is gun control such a problem for America? What should the government do to protect the citizens? How could this developed country update its policies regarding gun control? The costs of gun violence (fatally and medically) in this country are nearly $220 billion per year (Gius, 2017). By no means, the use of weapons can be justified. Rather than allowing people to bring their own weapons with them, the government should implement some policies as soon as possible. Hundreds to thousands of people railed in Washington and New York in recent months for the March for Our Lives protest, advocating gun control. Some of them were jailed while the others were warned not to be a part of such marches. This march was marked most powerful and dramatic in the history, urging teenagers to come forward and raise their voices against the government, in the wake of mass shootings in Florida and other parts of the country (Street, 2016). The March for Our Lives signaled that the renewed push for gun reform has been gathering strength, and it could create problems for Americans in coming months. The March was supervised by the Parkland survivors and several leaders such as Cameron Kasky, Delaney Tarr, and David Hogg. They kept delivering wrenching, passionate, and somewhat angry spee...