Problem
Review the two contrasting think tank positions on gun control presented in the "Steps to Analysis" box on pages 211-212 of the Public Policy textbook.
1) Which do you think is more persuasive? Explain your answer.
2) Should policy analyses try to deal with the fundamental causes of social problems, such as crime, poverty, and homelessness, or aim instead for a more pragmatic approach that may be more realistic and more politically acceptable? Explain your position.