Limiting Gun Violence

            As President Obama addressed the country on the day of the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut he even shed a tear, showing his inner emotion that the people of America usually do not get to witness. This shooting has shocked the world and it is time that we step up and limit the accessibility to these deadly weapons in our country. There are more places in America where a person can buy a rifle than there are Starbucks throughout the whole world. It has become far too easy for almost anyone to walk into their nearest store and purchase a gun. In this article, President Obama addresses the issue and states that he “had long supported a ban on assault rifles and high-capacity ammunition clips as well as expanded background checks as a way to ease gun violence in America” (1).

           I agree with President Obama and think that even if we are not able to limit the amount of gun production/selling we should definitely make sure that the background check process is much more thorough. This should include a one-on-one interview with the future gun owner, asking his or her intentions, potential health problems, and past run ins with the law. The access to these weapons has become a serious issue and has put innocent civilian lives in danger. There should be no reason for elementary kids to be worried for their life while attending school. When parents send their children to school, they expect complete safety and protection of their children. Now that all of these children have heard about a stranger walking right into a school with a couple of semi automatic weapons, they now have to anticipate this unexpected danger which is taking away from their education in school. Gun violence has been a constant problem in our country and it is time for a change in legislation regarding gun control laws.