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policy, then it is not likely to pass in either chamber of congress. Therefore, the policy should have some sort of precedent, such that its implementation is feasible, even if it is not plausible.
Role for Government As a public health crisis, the government is not only justified in taking action to curb the problem, but they should also feel obligated. Over 10,000 Americans die due to gun violence each year, and tens of thousands more are injured (Brady Campaign, 2017). Aside from protecting its citizens and their lives, gun violence also creates an economic burden on the United States. Researchers estimate that the annual cost of gun violence is $235 billion, which gives policymakers an economic incentive to reduce that externality …show more content…

For example, if the policy seems like a drastic next step, and no precedent exists for such a policy, then it is not probable that it will pass through congress. Therefore, the policy should have some sort of precedent, such that its implementation is feasible, even if it is not plausible. The third criterion is that the policy measure should reduce the liberty of American citizens as little as possible. The second amendment guarantees Americans the right to bear arms, and gun control measures that infringe upon that are not feasible in the current political climate. While that still allows room for regulation, it is important to keep personal liberty high when choosing an alternative, such that it is accepted by the masses.
In essence, gun control measures can exist on one of three scales. The largest scale involves a major overhaul of gun laws in the United States, in the form of a ban or some other measure to reduce the number of guns in America. To represent large scale measures, this analysis considers how effective a federal buyback program would be in America. Another option is to regulate guns and their specifications, such as measures to ban assault rifles. To represent those policies, this paper analyzes how effective banning high-capacity magazines would be in America. The other category of policy measure involves changing laws in the

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