The SoapBox

NO GUNS!

by Sarah, age 10

I think all guns should be banned. The only exception is for police officers. I have 3 uncles who are police officers, and they have guns just to protect us. It definitely makes us safer IF it is in a police officer's hands.

Pulling the Trigger on Guns

by Jemima, age 13

Guns are really not on. I think the only people who should own guns are the police/cops, but even after saying that, I really think that no one should own guns at all. I know that in my country the authorities are doing as much as they can to get rid of firearms. That way, we can ALL be safe.

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by dimplez, age 16

I think all guns should be banned because of the fact that most killings involve a shooting. The only people I feel should have a gun are people of the law, such as police and people in the air force, army, and navy. Even after they are retired, I feel they have the right to own a gun. Yes, I have seen a gun, but no, I've never used one myself. I think regular people should be allowed a gun for their protection only such as property being safe in their home. It should not leave house property. I absolutely do not think letting more people have guns scares criminals because a criminal can be innocent and could be given a gun to hurt others. Also, it could make us safer, but as much as it makes us safe, it puts us in danger. Yes, having access to guns increases the chance that the person owning the gun can use it for something other than protection; maybe just use it to get something they want for themselves or others.

No Guns

by July, age 17

People should not have guns in the city! This was meant to be a peaceful world!

No Guns!

by Lyss, age 12

I don't think that anyone with a criminal record should own a gun. I don't really think anyone can be trusted with a gun unless it is a police officer, and he/she has the gun for safety.

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by Lisa, age 17

Guns are important. You can get them registered and use them for protection. When you use them for protection, you just pull it out. Guns are important. We love them. So YAY! GUNS

Sincerely,
Lisa

Guns Aren't Bad

by Avery, age 11

Guns don't kill people. People kill people. Guns are a right of the second amendment! Constitution, anyone? Everyone as the right to bear arms. Of course I've seen a real gun. My family owns one. Regular people should be able to use any guns they way. In my opinion, what people do and use guns for is their business, and as long as they aren't harming anything or anyone, they should be able to use them. Criminals who use guns to threaten people are cowards; if they can't use their strength and wits to do their dastardly deed, and they must use GUNS?!?! In conclusion: Guns don't kill people. People kill people.

Use Your Brain As Weapon For Safety

by Awani, age 21

Nowadays accessibility to guns for common people is like buying an expensive dress that anyone can reach and afford. Carrying a gun for safety purposes is a foolish excuse that sounds good, except we have various other measures for our safety. The major problem with the gun is that if a person carries a gun and he is in trouble, he won't think of any solution other than shooting. In the end, they cry that the crime they commited was impatience, while for decades we have agree that "a sharp mind is 100 times sharper than any knife." Thus we can conclude that it is better to use our brains and presence of mind than to shoot in a few seconds. It's not as if people were not safe when there were no guns. They were still safe. In fact, guns are spoiling our safety and we are calling this an unsafe state with carrying guns.

I Am Confused About Guns

by Katnis, age 15

I think guns are cool. I find them interesting, and Iw ould never use one on anyone unless my life were in complete danger. I have never seen a gun, but I know a lot about types of guns. I recently heard on the news that a man was picking herbs because he was a florist, and two men murdered him because they thought he was a bear, and they didn't go to prison. Why? It was based on the type of gun they used. I was very upset and angry. Guns have their advantages and disadvantages, but they always cause trouble among my friends and I.

Guns Are Bad

by Taylar, age 13

Guns influence our generation to be more violent. With the way citizens are using them, they should be banned. if the world would only get the image of war out of their heads, then we would only have one use for guns: food! Guns for hunting is perfectly acceptable. Regular people should be allowed to own guns, but not carry them around on a daily basis. Having a handgun at all times does not make the Earth safe; it puts it in danger.