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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)44. You can't tell me the NRA doesn't promote the violence is out of control
agenda, I used to get their crap in the mail for years until I finally got off their damn mailing list. I belonged to the NRA
until the arrival of Wayne LaPierre since then it has been nothing but a organization to promote gun sales and Republicans.
I won't be dragged into any bs strawman argument about guns. It always ends in bs about needing an AR15 or AK47 with
a 30 round magazine to hunt coyote or something. When I am out in a public place I am more concerned about some wacko
walking in opening fire with an AR-15 with a 30 round magazine than anyone wanting to steal my wallet. At home I don't need
an AR-15 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
OP
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