Getting Rid of Guns: Should America Disarm the Police and the Citizens?

May countries across the world do not have police who carry firearms. Nor do they have a citizenry that has permits to carry concealed weapons. In those countries where firearms are not permitted, accept by military personel, the crime rate and murder rate is very low. Doesn't it seem like the solution to America's crime problem is to disarm EVERYBODY - police included? The reason why people in the U.S. don't want to disarm themselves is the same reason why countries like Iraq and North Korea say they should have nuclear arms: "Why should I get rid of my weapons when you're still keeping yours?" They say to America. As long as anybody has access to a weapon, everybody lives in fear. So everybody wants to carry loaded weapons. But that's not working, the violence in America is higher than any other industrialized nation on Earth. Spike Lee is about to start filming his movie "Chiraq" based on the bloodbath of gang violence plaguing Chicago. We have a never ending cycle of violence, unless everybody simultaneously wakes up with sense in their heads. Guns are the problem, total disarmament is the solution. This Saturday, Rev. Jesse Jackson is leading a march against Chuck's Gunshop, in Riverdale, Illinois, known to be the largest supplier of firearms to Chicago residents. Is this pressure to close a gun shop a winning strategy?  If not, what do you think is a workable solution to end gun violence?