Public Policy of Gun Laws

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by Jaylin Ortiz1 view·Updated May 31, 2022
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  1. public policy is a proposal to solve real world issues.
  2. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as public opinion, economic factors,
  3. etcetera.
  4. Public policy is important because it allows society to initiate social change.
  5. If we look at gun control in America, we see
  6. one primary example of public policy,
  7. such as how to reduce the harm caused by gun violence.
  8. If we look closer, we can find that one policy relates to how easy it is to own a gun.
  9. In America.
  10. In some states we need a license to drive to become a doctor, a lawyer, a teacher,
  11. etcetera.
  12. But we don't need a license to buy a gun.
  13. We simply need to fit the criteria.
  14. This makes guns more accessible to people who can have bad intentions.
  15. Many argue that there should be a longer,
  16. more efficient process when purchasing a gun,
  17. such as an accurate background check to show
  18. if the individual has any questionable history.
  19. Many also argue that there should be metal
  20. detectors in all schools to prevent school shootings.
  21. This is something that America has had to face many
  22. times and yet still no change towards on laws.
  23. It is important to educate the public,
  24. especially the younger generations about the dangers of guns
  25. since they are our future politicians,
  26. This can help spread awareness and also help better our future.
  27. We can achieve this through social media
  28. since most of the younger generations don't watch the news,
  29. Social media is a good way to spread awareness and also to get the attention
  30. of politicians who can make a greater impact by spreading the word of the people.