Violence in Society

There is an increase in violence in society because police officers carry guns.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your personal experience.

Notes:

in school/community/home
what are the causes at the levels of individual/family/community/society
prevent violence through strategies that are conceived and implemented in relation to these causes

GUN CONTROL: credit to http://www.essayforum.com/writing-feedback-3/essay-gun-contral-17874/

Gun use, which is strictly controlled in most countries, is definitely not a kind of normal good in our society. However, gun control in some countries is relatively looser than in others. Therefore, this is still a controversial topic around the world. From my point of view, it is sensible to enforce  gun control.

The first factor considered is the risk of accidents with guns.Accidents cannot be completely avoided, even though only those who have gun licenses can purchase guns. For example, we hear some news from time to time that someone was hurt by accident  while hunting. So the fewer guns possessed, the fewer accidents would happen, and our surroundings would be safer with lower accident rates.

Secondly, most violent crimes are related to the abuse of guns, especially in some countries where guns are available for people. Eventually, guns will create a violent society. Take for example, in America, young adults and even juveniles can get access to guns, which leads to the tragedies of school gun shooting. What is worse, some terrorists are able to possess more advanced weapons than the police, which makes citizen live in constant danger.

Thirdly, the possession of guns can also raise the rate of suicide. In the US, firearms remain the most common method of suicide, accounting for about 50 per cent. Unfortunately, there is an increasing trend of adolescent suicides and suicides among those aged 75 and over.

In conclusion, considering the rise in accident rates, violent crime rates and suicide rates, I support that guns should be strictly limited and the government should enforce a series of laws to prevent our societies from inrceasing violence.