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Some People think that the government should be responsible for crime prevention, while others believe that it is the responsibility of the individual to protect themselves. Discuss both sides and give your opinion

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A group of folks are of the opinion that
government’s
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 number one priority is to guarantee
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 safety of its citizens against lawlessness while some other schools of thought think that the people should be responsible for their personal protection. I,
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, stand on the ground that collective effort from
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both sides is the only way to combat
crime
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. On the one hand,
crime
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 has become the order of the day in most cities around the world. Some group of
individuals
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 with political influence in the ruling class has decorated
crime
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 to be a decent career.
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, the government should enact capital penalties on criminal acts perpetrated by
individuals
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 and corporate entities either directly or indirectly.
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, countries in the eastern part of Asia have harsh punishment for any level of
crime
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 with
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 impact on people or directly violating the law of the land.
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, the gravity of the punishment metered on criminals discourages folks from engaging in
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 ungodly acts.
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, citizens cannot fold their arms and expect the
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 to ensure absolute security of lives and properties because the executive cannot deploy policemen to guard every house, store, office, etc. More so, the people should play their role in securing themselves for their best interest.
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, there are self-protective tools
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 as pepper spray, and guns for
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.
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,
individuals
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 can install surveillance cameras to monitor unusual activities, as well as private security guards can be employed to watch over private properties,
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, making it potentially difficult for
crime
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 to thrive. In conclusion, while some scholars believe that the government should solely take the whole burden of preventing lawlessness, some argued that the common man should be proactive in ensuring personal security.
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,
individuals
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 and the government should collectively engage in a systematic manner to reduce the rate of
crime
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.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • responsible for crime prevention
  • legislative power
  • trained personnel
  • public institutions
  • police force
  • judiciary
  • correctional facilities
  • maintain law and order
  • public good
  • personal accountability
  • self-defense measures
  • security systems
  • vigilant
  • community watch programs
  • education on personal security
  • empower individuals
  • reduce the risk of becoming victims of crime
  • synergistic approach
  • robust governmental measures
  • proactive steps
  • collaborative approach
  • foundation of security
  • aware and prepared citizenry
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