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Gun Violence and the Children of America

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Violence and the Children of America
Violence in America

If we want to improve opportunities and provide safer communities for children of America and everyone, there are two steps that must come first

A horrific tragedy struck not only Newtown, Connecticut but the entire nation when twenty children were callously gunned down at Sandy Hook Elementary School. This unspeakable incident has brought attention to the realities of gun violence that America faces every day.

Children of America Violence and the Children
Homicides by weapon type, 1976-2004. Gun-involved homicides have increased since falling to a low in 1999. “Homicide trends in the U.S. – Weapons used”. Bureau of Justice Statistics.

About Pietro Scopa

Pietro Scopa writes for Democracy Chronicles from New York. Checkout the rest of our international team of authors as well. Together, they help cover free and fair elections on every continent with a focus on election reform in the United States.

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