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What is best way to curb gun violence?

President Barack Obama said Sunday night to mourners in Newtown, Connecticut, and to the nation, that something must be done about the gun violence plaguing America.

But what can a President and a nation do to turn the tide?

“We can’t tolerate this anymore. These tragedies must end,” the President said.  “And to end them, we must change. We will be told that the causes of such violence are complex, and that is true. No single law — no set of laws can eliminate evil from the world, or prevent every senseless act of violence in our society.”

The President spoke of change… but what should be changed or done differently in American society?  Should the President and other leaders look to put limits on the second amendment, which allows Americans to bear arms?  Should penalties for irresponsible gun owners be stiffened?

Or, should violence in movies in movies and video games, which dominate the lives of millions, be examined as causes of the tragedies?

Could it be that depressed or mentally ill persons should be watched more closely and “profiled” as potential mass murderers?

“Can we truly say, as a nation, that we are meeting our obligations? Can we honestly say that we’re doing enough to keep our children — all of them — safe from harm?” the President asked.

America has many hard questions and realities to deal with.  Perhaps after this latest tragedy, answers will be sought and solutions will be found.

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