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I don't see guns as the problem. I see our enforcement or lack thereof as the real problem. I also don't necessarily mean gun laws. Lets look at the root cause of gun crime in the US...
Gangs and gang violence among our intercitys among minorities. 70% or more of all gun crime. This is where we should start.
#1 I would start by following New York's example and start holding police chiefs responsible for crime in their district. I would also add more officers to trouble area's. They would be more visible and pursue suspicious activity more aggressively.
a. Community watches and getting the residence involved in the neighborhoods would be a priority.
b. Much more aggressive gang intervention and prevention.
c. Cultural awareness. A Lot of hate and mistrust come out of the inner cities. They need to be shown that we see the problems and even more importantly that we state and local government are being proactive and doing something about it.
#2 End the useless war on drugs and move resources to addiction counseling and medical help. This would include a more aggressive approach to early education on the hazards of drug use by young children and adults.
a. Marijuana would be taxed and sold like other tobacco products. Harder drugs would be limited in dose and available via prescription. DUI in either case would still be in force.
#3 Prostitution would be legalized and an approach followed similar to Nevada.
If these things were followed, the money flowing freely to organized crime and gangs would be stopped. We would most likely see an immediate fall in gun related crime and other crimes as well.
None of these changes would be easy and morally, many would disagree. The time for quibbling though is over. We need to take firm steps in making our neighborhoods safer and stronger. In the process a large chunk, the majority of gun crime would simply fade.
Please discuss.
Gangs and gang violence among our intercitys among minorities. 70% or more of all gun crime. This is where we should start.
#1 I would start by following New York's example and start holding police chiefs responsible for crime in their district. I would also add more officers to trouble area's. They would be more visible and pursue suspicious activity more aggressively.
a. Community watches and getting the residence involved in the neighborhoods would be a priority.
b. Much more aggressive gang intervention and prevention.
c. Cultural awareness. A Lot of hate and mistrust come out of the inner cities. They need to be shown that we see the problems and even more importantly that we state and local government are being proactive and doing something about it.
#2 End the useless war on drugs and move resources to addiction counseling and medical help. This would include a more aggressive approach to early education on the hazards of drug use by young children and adults.
a. Marijuana would be taxed and sold like other tobacco products. Harder drugs would be limited in dose and available via prescription. DUI in either case would still be in force.
#3 Prostitution would be legalized and an approach followed similar to Nevada.
If these things were followed, the money flowing freely to organized crime and gangs would be stopped. We would most likely see an immediate fall in gun related crime and other crimes as well.
None of these changes would be easy and morally, many would disagree. The time for quibbling though is over. We need to take firm steps in making our neighborhoods safer and stronger. In the process a large chunk, the majority of gun crime would simply fade.
Please discuss.
