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In reply to the discussion: We Are More Afraid Than Ever of Gun Violence, But the Truth Is the Murder Rate Is at a 50-Year Low [View all]doc03
(36,599 posts)38. Well I guess I have to spell it out the firearms industry's biggest
promoter the NRA. They push the meme that violence is out of control and have pushed for concealed carry and open carry laws
that of course results in increased firearms sales. They have people so convinced violence is out of control many people think you have to be armed to hold off a small army.
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We Are More Afraid Than Ever of Gun Violence, But the Truth Is the Murder Rate Is at a 50-Year Low [View all]
Kang Colby
May 2016
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Generally speaking, gun murders are 50% lower with many more guns in civilian circulation.
Kang Colby
May 2016
#2
No, but gun ownership would have made it more difficult...in my opinion. Lives would have been saved
Kang Colby
May 2016
#17
A few guns against the government is suicide...what lives would have been saved?
angstlessk
May 2016
#18
Tell that to the Viet Cong, Afghans, or dozens of other groups throughout history.
Kang Colby
May 2016
#22
Sadly, I'm unfamiliar with Howard Zinn. I might have to check out his books sometime.
Kang Colby
May 2016
#26
Yes, assume actions on the part of people who don't even exist, and we'll get somewhere.
beevul
May 2016
#53
"a bizarre obsession with guns" says more about you than it does anyone else. N/T
beevul
May 2016
#19
"Kinda so what?" How mediocre and unimaginative. We have big improvement, but...
Eleanors38
May 2016
#50
Respectfully, the causes of ALL crime and homicides should be studied more...
Eleanors38
May 2016
#49