Originally Posted By: expat
"Read the statistics, the U.K. does indeed have a crime problem."
Granted, and it's shameful, But as far as I know the Homicide rate is still about 1/5 that of the U.S.
Many Brits, equate liberal Gun ownership with a high homicide rate, NOT freedom.
You guys have roughly 4 times the rate of violent crime compared to the U.S. and we have according to your figures 5 times the homicide rate (most recent figures put that multiplier at 3 as your homicide rates have gone up and ours have gone down).
So, pick your poison. More violent crimes and less murders or less violent crime and more murders (and more liberty btw).
Considering that most murders are committed on criminals by criminals (most drug related as a matter of fact), I submit that for the quality of life for the average citizen, having a legal weapon is an net asset. Clearly you might reach a different conclusion. For me, personal liberty sways the argument in favor of widespread gun ownership.
"Read the statistics, the U.K. does indeed have a crime problem."
Granted, and it's shameful, But as far as I know the Homicide rate is still about 1/5 that of the U.S.
Many Brits, equate liberal Gun ownership with a high homicide rate, NOT freedom.
You guys have roughly 4 times the rate of violent crime compared to the U.S. and we have according to your figures 5 times the homicide rate (most recent figures put that multiplier at 3 as your homicide rates have gone up and ours have gone down).
So, pick your poison. More violent crimes and less murders or less violent crime and more murders (and more liberty btw).
Considering that most murders are committed on criminals by criminals (most drug related as a matter of fact), I submit that for the quality of life for the average citizen, having a legal weapon is an net asset. Clearly you might reach a different conclusion. For me, personal liberty sways the argument in favor of widespread gun ownership.