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The police might shoot an unarmed criminal or an innocent person
Accidents can happen in public places
There are several alternatives to guns (e.g teargas, sprays and electric shock weapons)
Only special
police units should use gunsArm Trade PositivesThe export of arms, or weapons, is an
extremely controversial issueGovernments of rich, industrialized countries sell arms to each other
This industry creates jobs and wealth
The trade of weapons may improve relationships between governments
Arms Trade NegativesWeapons maybe used in conflicts and wars
The supply of arms could be responsible for deaths
Governments are promoting war in order to make a profit
Rich countries can influence
the politics of other nationsNuclear weaponsNuclear weapons are capable of destroying whole cities
A nuclear war between two countries would destroy both countries
Nuclear weapons are used as a deterrent
They
prevent wars from startingNuclear weapons OpinionNuclear weapons should be prohibited
Governments should limit the production of nuclear weapons
There is a danger of nuclear weapons
being obtained by terroristsNuclear weapons cannot be used against terrorist organizations
Armed Forces PositivesArmed forces provide security and protection
They deter military
attack by another countryThey can also be sued to maintain peace within countries
They can be sued to give the police extra support