Columbus' ban on large-capacity gun magazines misses the mark on dealing with gun violence issues and leaves loophole, writes Johnny Dudley
), as well as provide employment and other resources to at-risk youth. Some leaders of these stressful, underfunded, and sometimes dangerous programs have also pointed out that this type of work isn’t all that is needed to prevent gun violence, as they are not equipped to deal with the poverty and other community conditions that create the cycles of violence in these neighborhoods.
The City of Columbus can expand partnerships with local groups that are already active in community improvement projects, housing projects for homeless individuals and victims of intimate partner violence, and violence prevention efforts to directly address local issues.
The discussion of gun rights versus gun control is a sensitive subject and can be very divisive, but tends to lack nuance. The public needs to be informed of what everyday gun violence looks like and needs to recognize and reject the trend of public officials overlooking the most affected communities and victims in the pursuit of restrictive gun safety measures. Real, sustainable change will take real, sustained effort. And money. Lots of money.
Johnny Dudley is a clinical research coordinator at Nationwide Children's Hospital who is passionate about social justice issues and criminal justice system reforms. He enjoys playing music, making pizzas, and spending time with his wife and daughter.
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