Should the british police be armed

It could have saved inocent lifes during the riots of far right thugs shooting some of the rioters before they rioted and murderd.

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Ynotisay · M

On the surface it might make sense but, as an American, there's an enormous downside. When all cops are armed then criminals get armed and the populous gets armed. That most definitely makes matters worse.

MaryDreamilton · 46-50, F

@Ynotisay Excellent point, Ynotisay. Other SW members, take note.