What’s the best way to decrease gun crime? – Vote

This week's shooting at a PNC Bank Arts Center hip-hop concert once again sparks the question of how we can decrease gun crime.

Many callers said that stricter punishments or the death penalty would help decrease the murder rate. John, a caller from Hackettstown, expressed this popular opinion when he said jail time simply isn't drastic enough to deter people from killing.

Kathy in Hamilton shared my sentiment that this is a cultural problem, and not one whose solution can be legislated. "There's money to be made in illegal gun sales," she said, which means laws will only hinder law-abiding citizens from protecting themselves.

Rob, a 25-year-old from Denville, said education will help prevent a future generation of criminals.

What do you think is the best way to prevent gun crimes? Let us know in the poll and comments section below.