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Do Americans Need Guns for Protection? Yohei Shimamoto from Japan Some people think Americans need guns for their own protection, but others disagree. What do you think? Do you agree or disagree that American citizens should own guns for protection? Photo: T. Peters A policeman in a small town stops to have a sandwich, a cup of coffee, and a friendly conversation with townsfolk. I think they need guns for protection. Many Americans are killed by firearms. Guns rank second as a killer of Americans, number one being motor vehicle deaths. It is hard to believe, but more than ten thousand Americans are killed by firearms every year. I am not sure, but I believe only a few Japanese are killed by firearms each year. In any case, there is no comparison. Even though people are killed by guns, I do not think gun regulation will stop the murders. In my opinion, American citizens should own guns to protect themselves from criminals. Almost all gun-related murders are committed by gangsters or other criminals, and those people do not pay attention to gun regulations. If America makes tighter gun regulations, what is going to happen to normal citizens? They will not be able to protect themselves. Also, I do not believe gun regulations prevent crimes. For example, there are laws against teens owning guns, yet many gun crimes are committed by teens. So, forget about gun regulations. Let Americans have their guns. More on problems in society: Drinking and Drugs are Problems for Teens | Drugs Affect Young Japanese Shoes Stolen from Student | No Guns Wanted in Japan What do you think? Send us your opinions on gun control. Return to: Problems in Society | Issue 1 | Home Page TOPICS Online Magazine - ©1997-2007- Sandy and Thomas Peters - topics.mag@gmail.com