“Gun Violence,” by Kenneth Jost, May 25, 2007 Are stronger measures needed to protect society?
The shooting rampage at Virginia Tech on April 16 has raised new questions about safety on college campuses and renewed the nation's perennial debate on gun control. Nationally, the incident has focused attention on how to reduce gun violence, which annually claims around 30,000 lives – 82 each day, far more than twice the Virginia Tech toll.
A bill to strengthen the federal background-check system for gun purchasers is gaining support on Capitol Hill, even from the powerful National Rifle Association. But some gun advocates want states to ease weapons laws. They argue that allowing more people to carry weapons will deter gun crimes and enable potential victims to protect themselves.
Should schools adopt additional security measures to try to prevent mass shootings?
Should it be harder for someone with a history of mental illness to obtain a gun?
Should laws limiting the carrying of concealed weapons be relaxed?
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