Memo On Gun Control Issues

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TO: Dr. McConachie FROM: Jongsu Kim RE: GUN CONTROL DATE: 10/28/2015 I chose gun control for my policy advocate paper because I wanted to learn more about gun control issues that the United States is facing and perspectives from the president and the Congress who agree and disagree on gun control, since I was born in Korea, which barely has any gun-related issues due to the strict law against owning guns. In the United States, the gun control issues are a serious problem. There have been many gun violence incidents, such as shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary, Umpqua Community College, and so on. As the gun violence has kept happening, some people want stronger regulations for selling and carrying guns. However, some people are against gun control, arguing for self defense and the Second Amendment of the Constitution. Currently, not only people but also Congress and the president are working on gun control issues. In Congress, opinions about gun control are different depending on the political parties. Most Republicans usually vote against gun control laws. However, Senate Democrats recently unveiled plan for gun control reforms and planned to block other bills until their measures get a vote. Senate Democrats proposed to close background check loopholes, expand the background check database, and tighten regulations on …show more content…

Also, more money for the Justice Department will give more financial options to prevent illegal gun ownership. Consequently, the possible gun violence can be reduced. However, more severe punishment for illegal gun sales will not help much, because, according to American Journal of Economics and Sociology, “while such systems of control are necessary, a positive approach to motivating people toward desired ends tends to be much more effective than punishment” (Kwon, Scott, Safranski, and Bae

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