Banning of the Possession of Nuclear Weapons

Nuclear weapons, without a doubt are the deadliest form of weapons that man created. They are capable of killing millions of people and demolishing entire cities. They are brutal weapons that carry catastrophic effects when used. Despite this, there are thousands of nuclear weapons in possession in several nations around the world. Even if these weapons of mass destruction were never actually used for the purpose of causing harm, their existence still carries remarkable consequences. I firmly believe that the only way to bring an end to the harmful effects that such weapons carry is a ban on both their use and possession. One of the main weapons that has caused major issues today is the AR-15. This weapon has been used in some of the deadliest mass shootings.

Over the years mass shootings has become a major problem in the U.S. There has been a total of 116 shootings, with the first being in 1982. Since then they have increased tremendously and continue to be a problem today as we speak. The number of mass shootings across the U.S. thus far in 2019 has outpaced the number of days this year. One weapon that is used in these mass shootings is the AR-15. The AR-15 is a semi-automatic rifle that is a version of the U.S. military M16 rifle. Therefore, people should not be allowed to just walk around and carry this weapon. It is an extremely dangerous weapon and can put people lives in danger, like it has over the years. This weapon has caused people to lose family members and close friends. We can’t agree on gun control, but maybe we can at least agree to get rid of one kind of gun from public hands as soon as possible. For these reasons I believe that this weapon should be banned.

When it comes to how American children are exposed to gun violence, gunfire at schools is the frontrunner. Every year nearly 2,900 children and teens are shot and killed and nearly 15,600 more are shot and injured. An estimated 3 million American children are exposed to shootings per year. Gunfire on school campuses takes many forms and mirrors the problem of gun violence in America. The authors Ash, Gwynne Ellen, and Jane M. Saunders article “Rampage School Shootings in Young Adult Fiction and Young Adult Lives” analyzes a large amount of school shootings. Ash, Gwynne Ellen, and Jane M. Saunders state “Shooters are bullied or isolated and driven into their acts” (par 9). This statement is realistic because majority of school shooters that were bullied get their revenge by shooting schools up. Special needs can also be a main cause of shooters actions. Mass shootings are happening at elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and colleges. This is a huge problem and it needs to come to an end. The only way this can be prevented is by banning the weapons that are being used in these incidents.

One of the most popular arguments for the possession of nuclear weapons is that they are very useful as deterrents and help to maintain peace between nations. For the idea of nuclear deterrents to be effective, we must assume that all nation leaders think the best interest of the people of their country. However, it is well known that some nations do not play by this ruleset. These include terrorist organizations. This is a gamble on millions of human lives that is not worth taking. Because most nuclear threats come from dictatorships and terrorist organizations instead of genuine governments, it would be morally wrong to cold-bloodedly kill tens of thousands of civilians because of the actions of a select few.