British athlete for national weapons survey

Olympic sprinter John Regis has come out strongly in favor of a survey directed at children and young adults asking for their opinions about gun and knife crime.  Regis' nephew was the victim in a seemingly motiveless knife attack back in March.  He believes that listening to the kids could go a long way in lowering gun and knife violence in the UK. 

The move, billed as the largest of its kind to take place in the UK, aims to get to the root of why some youngsters want to carry weapons. Regis said: "Too many young people's lives are being destroyed by gun and knife crime. This NCH consultation will be a crucial tool in helping to understand the views of those most directly affected. "Only by involving young people in the debate will we have the chance of improving things. I would encourage every young person concerned about these issues to take part."

The survey itself can be found on the NCH site.  You can go take a look at the questions without sending them to the survey. 

I'm all for a survey, all for getting kids involved with the issue and with politics in general - get rid of the apathy.  I DO NOT think it will have any impact on the violence, unfortunately.  In my opinion, we already know what causes the violence and Britain already has so many laws and rules regarding guns and knives it's ridiculous.  And not helping.  If I could fill out that survey, I would say YOU'RE NOT HELPING YOURSELVES OR YOUR PEOPLE!!  Give the people back the right to protect themselves and their families and their property.  Don't punish the good and innocent people. 

I love Britain.  I miss it a lot and I will be back to visit whenever I can. 
But I thank God that my children will be born and grow up in America.

Comments

[Patriot Xeno]

kids are stupid, do people not understand this?

[Kath]

Oh haha. You know if people had listened to little Kath and little Xeno this world would be a better and more fun place!