Gun control will make places safer

My opponent hasn't added anything in his last round. As I have nothing to respond to and no new evidence to present, Ill simply present a closing argument.Guns are a tool. A tool designed to cause harm, yes, but a tool nonetheless. No different than an axe or a knife in its ability to take innocent life if that is the intent of the user. But at the same time, it can be used productively as well. Hunters use guns to provide food in a more humane manner than mass farming that tortures animals. Sportsmen use guns a form of recreation shooting skeet. Policemen use guns as a deterent to crime by ensuring criminals are aware that no one is defenseless.We in America live in a nation that purports to exist in the name of liberty in equality. But we know that is a goal, not our truth. We have a long bloodied history of those with the most power taking from those who could not fight back. The Native Americans were nearly wiped out and African Americans spent centuries in subjugation. These groups were technologically outmatched and as a result were dominated in shameful eras of our nation. Even today, as we stand as the self proclaimed defenders of freedom, there are those who call us tyranical and warmongering. That we abuse lesser developed nations and force them to our will.The only form of peace that ever exists is one of mutual threat. Where neither side is willing to fight because their victory is not assured. True, this often leads to conflict and tension for a time. This is what we are experiencing now. A period where there is an instability as everyone and anyone can suddenly obtain a weapon and feel powerful. But after such a period of tension comes a detente. One only need look at our relationship with Russia to see this. Yes, we remain adversarial, but after years of showdowns and standoffs we realize that we are too equal for either side to win, and so we accept a wary state of peace.On the other hand, looking to the middle east we see what happens when shifting powers constantly tip the balance. For thousands of years opposing groups have clung to a belief that if they only hold out long enough the advantage will become theirs and they will win. That elusive promise of total victory drives them to fight on because in time it may be them who holds all the cards. Whether its a true imbalance of power or a percieved one, the strongest always seek to dominate the weak.Clearly we see that the way to stop these conflicts is to equalize the people. Put everyone at the same level, beholden to the same ultimate truth: Death comes to us all, and it comes indiscriminately. A chilling and morbid tone to end on, sure, but one that is necessary for everyone to understand. Life is only precious when we realize how easily it is taken from us. The threat of violence is one that we would all like to forget, but sometimes fear is necessary because empathy comes from misery. Arming yourself not only gives you the confidence of knowing you have power, but it reminds you of the gravity of the fire you play with.Ultimately, you need to have some faith in humanity and its ability to grow into something better. If you don't believe in the idea of improving who you are, of making this a better world, then maybe it would be better to force people into line and deprive them of any choice to do wrong. But I believe that if there truly is such a thing as free will, the best chance we have to make this a better world is to challenge ourselves to make that choice. To do good because it is the right option, not our only option. But that can only happen if we can trust enough to give eachother a chance. If you believe this can be a better world, don't try to hold humanity down. Dont tell the world that it can't be trusted. Don't vote for gun control.