Gun Sense In America Personal Response

“Somewhere in America there’s a child holding a copy of The Catcher in the Rye and there is a child holding a gun. But only one of these things has been banned by their state government, and its not the one that can rip through flesh. It’s the one that says “F*** you” in more pages than one” (Somewhere in America 1). This poem perfectly explains the , Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, ad named “Choose One” about the way the government has dealt with children’s safety. These desperate mothers are reaching out for help to end the suffering of the thousands of people that have been murdered each year by guns. These series of ads were released by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and they include three advertisement pictures. Each one a bit different than the other but with
This ad is directed to anyone with children or anyone who interacts with children. The advertisement uses colors to bring a more eerie tone to the picture with using a washed out filter leaving the pictures almost colorless and neutral. The children are not smiling, they maintain a straight look on their faces as they each hold a “dangerous” item and a assault rifle. Not only does the image raise awareness of how weak the gun regulations are but it also draws attention the double standard in America. If the United States government cares so much about children's health and it's willing to ban a book, candy and ball in order to protect them, they why are they letting a man with mental health issues buy a gun that can be used to kill innocent lives? The ad makes the viewer make a choice, and at first glance they are inclined to choose what seems to be the most harmless object. However with a closer look at the full picture, it gives you an explanation as to why a book,ball and chocolate egg is the correct