As the gun debate continues in America, the main question must be: Will reforming the gun laws in America save lives?
In his debate with Alex Jones, CNN broadcaster, Piers Morgan pointed out Britain only had 35 homicides as a result of shooting. However, this only tells part of the story.
The United Kingdom has never had a gun culture like that in the States. Guns tend to be in the hands of farmers, wealthy landowners, and a few enthusiasts. However knife violence is a major problem in many UK cities, in particular Glasgow. Glasgow has the second highest murder rate in Western Europe, and has been called the Murder Capital of Europe.
Many have tried for decades to deal with the gang culture within Glasgow and failed. Millions of pounds have been spent, and initiatives tried with no success. The streets of Glasgow still have young men fighting each other with knives, baseball bats, metal bars, anything they can find to cause serious injuries.
Will Vice President Biden and President Obama’s plans to reform US gun laws work? Time will tell, but history says probably not.