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The Need to Limit Gun Acquisition Ana Lopez from Mexico Ana Lopez feels limiting the buying an selling of guns can help regulate the problem of violence in society. Photo: S. Peters In my opinion, the best way to decrease the amount of violence is to do something to stop the acquisition of guns   Because guns are a major cause in the increase of violence in societies all over the world, the sale of guns must be controlled. There are many problems related to guns such as crimes, gang membership, and home accidents. This is why laws must be issued to prevent and try to solve these problems. The purpose of these laws will be to regulate both the sale of guns and the purchasing population. Clearly, it is not easy to regulate a social problem if just one side of the problem is going to be involved. In my opinion, the best way to decrease the amount of violence is to do something to stop the acquisition of guns. Decreasing the number of guns that are sold without any limitations on use is the key to decreasing the spread of violence all over the world. People need to think about the consequences of owning a gun before they decide to purchase one. More on violence in society: Guns are Not the Only Problem | Society Worries about Televised Violence | Social Action Against Violence | The Cycle That Leads to Violence Return to:  Violence in Society | Issue 8 | Home Page TOPICS Online Magazine - ©1997-2006 - Sandy and Thomas Peters - topics mag@yahoo.com