Bowling for Columbine-
The question asked throughout the movie was why does America have such a high murder rate with guns? One possible answer was poverty. Things like desperation, violent surrounding influences, and absent parents could contribute to the problem. Other countries have the same number of guns, similar control issues, and population numbers. So why is there so much violence and death here? Maybe we do not have the correct education and controls. Government influence was looked at as a reason but many other countries have had similar historical wars, plus the US has had wars since it was founded. Why the recent increase in deaths over the past few decades? I personally think one reason is the right to bear arms should have greater restrictions. For example I do not think there is any reason someone should need a semi-automatic weapon. Hand guns for protection and rifles/shotguns for hunting. I also think the black market should be cracked down on by authorities. Too many illegal guns are on the market and those are the ones that usually end up being used for illegal purposes. Not to say some children don’t just take their parents. Violent movies, media coverage, fear, music, even bowling class were other reasons examined. These violent crimes occur in all income brackets, geographic locations, different cultures and races, even the age range is large. I do not think there is one clear answer but what I do think is true is that children have become used to hearing about it which I think desensitizes them to violence.