How can we curb violence in todays society?
I really don’t think that violence is anymore prevelent today than it was 100 to even 1000 years ago, it is just more broadcast. Look back in history all the violence that has taken place; the Goths sacked Rome, the crusades, viking conquests, and countless other violent acts that were carried out in history. The only difference is that it was less heard of and what was going on in the next state or country was only heard of by the kings, generals, leaders, clergy, travelers, etc., and later to commoners through newspapers, telegraphs, etc. In the little town that I live in, if the only way we heard outside news was through a newspaper, I wouldn’t think we were that bad off. Not that much goes on around my part of the country, the biggest event recently was the fire in Bardstown Ky that killed the family of 10 people. So violence isn’t any worse than it has ever been, it is just broadcast at a rate that has never been possible at any other time in history.
Here is a list of simple but effective measures in a rough order of importance: – Implement zero tolerance on violent crimes. If you attempt to murder or rape someone you go to jail forever. (a few mitigating circumstances taken into account). ONE STRIKE, YOU OUT! This gets the violent people off the street for good, and sends a serious message to the rest of us. – Full tolerance on drugs. The drug laws are totally counterproductive and feed the mafia and gang syndicates with billions of dollars a month. This should be our tax money! Educate the kids to stay off drugs, don’t arrest the drug users. – Outlaw handguns. How prevalent are people walking around with guns? This creates fear that leads to more people wanting guns. It is ugly, dangerous, and unnecessary. It also eliminates a lot of accidental deaths. – Create a reasonable social safety net. National health care, better schools, better preschools, more family leave, and better Social Security. These are simple and effective tool
