Essay Archive - Use of Non-Lethal Weapons
Use of Non-Lethal Weapons
Resolved that non-lethal weapons, such as tasers, could be used
instead of lethal weapons, such as guns.
Every year over 10,000 people are killed by guns in the United
States. This kind of violence does not need to happen, and won't happen if
weapons such as tasers are used in everyday life. Another problem in our
society is violence such as riots and fights. These things can be
controlled with sticky foam, water cannons, or rubber bullets.
The main reason to choose tasers and new-age weapons over guns, is
the fact that they are non-lethal. Every year about 500 police officers ....
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