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06-29-2015, 08:29 PM
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I feel Fearless hasn't had a good debate in a while and with the recent shootings around the world, I think now is a good time to discuss gun control.
While this covers every country, I'm sure that focus will be on the USA and Europe. So, without further ado:
My opinion:
+Support.
Contrary to popular belief firearms are available in the UK, in fact, I actually live near a gun store. Obtaining one has been purposely made difficult by the government though as an attempt to stop just anyone buying a firearm. There is a lengthy background check as well requirements you must reach in order to be granted a gun license. I feel this is the best way to handle the selling of firearms in a country. We've had 5 mass shootings since 1900 with 0.05 recorded intentional homicides committed with a firearm per 100,000 inhabitants in the five years to 2011. The US has a much, much higher number. We've also had one school shooting. ONE. America seems to have one every other month.
I'm not against Americans having firearms but I believe it's currently far too easy for Americans to get them. Most say they are needed for protection but I'm really not sure why you need more than one for protection.
This set by the comedia Jim Jefferies sums it up quite well and destroys any argument that pro-gun activists have:
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_shooting
http://www.gunpolicy.org/firearms/region/united-kingdom
http://www.gunpolicy.org/firearms/region/united-states
Feel free to post your opinions below!
While this covers every country, I'm sure that focus will be on the USA and Europe. So, without further ado:
FL Debates #1: Gun Control
These debates are set up so the community can discuss selected subjects that may affect them in everyday life. It also gives people around the world a chance to explain to people how different laws/systems impact their life compared to that of another person's country.
Debates will stay open long enough for everyone to voice their views but some may stay open longer than others depending on how the debate is going.
The rules:
Mark your post with a +Support, +/- Support, or -Support (much like suggestions).
All replies must benefit the debate, those that do not will be removed.
Responding to another member's opinion must be done respectively.
All 'facts' must have a VALID source.
All posts MUST follow the forum rules.
Those who fail to follow the above rules will have their posts removed and may receive warnings.
My opinion:
+Support.
Contrary to popular belief firearms are available in the UK, in fact, I actually live near a gun store. Obtaining one has been purposely made difficult by the government though as an attempt to stop just anyone buying a firearm. There is a lengthy background check as well requirements you must reach in order to be granted a gun license. I feel this is the best way to handle the selling of firearms in a country. We've had 5 mass shootings since 1900 with 0.05 recorded intentional homicides committed with a firearm per 100,000 inhabitants in the five years to 2011. The US has a much, much higher number. We've also had one school shooting. ONE. America seems to have one every other month.
I'm not against Americans having firearms but I believe it's currently far too easy for Americans to get them. Most say they are needed for protection but I'm really not sure why you need more than one for protection.
This set by the comedia Jim Jefferies sums it up quite well and destroys any argument that pro-gun activists have:
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_shooting
http://www.gunpolicy.org/firearms/region/united-kingdom
http://www.gunpolicy.org/firearms/region/united-states
Feel free to post your opinions below!