Why so much gun crime?

[Janey]

Good morning all! I was just reading the paper and it really struck me how many stories there are about gun crimes. I've never been around guns much, growing up in a small town in Ohio. What are your thoughts on why gun crime is so prevalent?

[Mojo]

people are crazy that's why! they think they can just shoot their problems away!!

[Lucy]

A poignant question indeed. In my opinion, gun crime often roots back to societal issues -- lack of proper education, poverty, among others. It's similar to the 'broken windows theory'. If we don't pay attention to the small cracks, they will eventually become larger issues.

[JimmyJazz]

Back in my day, we knew how to handle firearms properly. It's a lack of discipline and respect for the tool. Guns aren't the problem, it's the people who misuse 'em.