After reading the news about gun violence over the weekend causing 9 death in Chicago, I think many people may ask: why?
I researched about several news reports and found that some people may blame on the gun law is not strict in Illinois. But surprisingly, according to The Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, which tracks gun laws nationwide, has given the state a B+ for its gun laws. Therefore, people blame on the nearby states with lax gun law for selling guns to people from Illinois. However, we may still want to ask: why do they go there to buy the guns?
“Racial segregation, wealth inequality, gangs and the inability of law enforcement to solve crimes have fueled the gun violence epidemic — and a handful of minority, impoverished neighborhoods have received the brunt of the impact. 34% of African-Americans in Chicago live in poverty, compared to 21% for Chicago overall, per the Census Bureau.”
Moreover, the victims are afraid of reporting the crime because of the fear, according to a local pastor. And then this comment struck me: “Nothing stops a bullet like an opportunity.” said Colleen Daley, executive director of the Illinois Council against Handgun Violence.
I pray to God that these helpless young poor people may be given an opportunity to know the true hope from their Creator.