Some people believe that if a police force carries guns, this encourages higher level of violence in that society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Let's start with a question what is the level of violence and death in the country where these people live. There are two ways to continue:
first
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is what is the main cause of carrying guns and
second
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point is how police officers use it.
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of all, we have to notice that all lawbreakers must be arrested,
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moreover it
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moreover, it
is necessary to punish them for full awareness of violence. So, in my opinion, at least for being sure that law enforcement force and civilians are in a safe position and, if it is any kind of law braking they would have an opportunity to stop it in a moment, officers definitely should have self defence things. 
On the other hand
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, that kind of thoughts can make citizens feel scared. Just imagine, force officers are always carrying guns and waiting for something dangerous. It spreads a weird atmosphere in a whole city.
On the contrary
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, in our days it seems like a normal. As a folk wisdom says: "God protects those who protects himself by his own." Overall, I still considered that it is quite acceptable fact of carrying guns by detective force. And undoubtedly it doesn't encourage violence.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • law enforcement
  • escalate
  • deter
  • overreaction
  • perceived safety
  • misuse of power
  • deterrent effect
  • law and order
  • public safety
  • crime prevention
  • civil liberties
  • use of lethal force
  • accountability
  • arms race
  • militarization
  • social fabric
  • statistical evidence
  • cultural attitudes
  • criminal behavior
  • policy implications
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