They don't need them in England since every chav isn't carrying military grade hardware. And you know what else? They have to take people down. Why work when you can just shoot someone?
I remember this story was a big deal, and so many people were like "I no understand. How you do something with no gun?"
http://travel.nytimes.com/2004/10/27...stab.html?_r=0
But yea, I don't like the idea of only cops having guns. I'm never gonna have one, but still, a completely unarmed populace isn't exactly a good idea either.
ETA: But HAHAHAHA@cops being accountable.