Lucille Shaw Political Science 100 Election 200 Paper November 27, 2000 Violence in a Changing America Columbine, Co. Through the news we have witnessed the horror, gore and serious crime that has extended its influence even to the youth of small towns across America. America has experienced a cultural change where solid values no longer serve as a deterrent to crime. This spread may have resulted from the desensitizing media under the, “If it bleeds, it reads.” marketing ploy, …showed first 75 words of 1381 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1381 total…attitudes of the candidates within the discussion of gun control and the overall concern for improved safety. Gore spoke longer on the topic which represents Gore’s support for drastic change and Bush’s conservative stance on the issue. The candidates were very respectful to each other within the time period of the discussion most likely because of the seriousness of the issue. Their agreement is representative of their recognition of the need for change.