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SGMRTDARMY

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8. Nobody has said that

Reply to upaloopa (Reply #1)

Thu Jun 14, 2012, 06:08 PM

Jun 2012

All we've said is that more guns don't=more crime. Violent crimes rates are at a 30 year low while firearm ownership is at a historic high. There are several reasons for this trend and it ain't because of more guns. A few reasons are better policing, the graying of the baby boomer generation, but no one that I have seen has claimed its because of more guns.
If you have a link to your accusation, provide it.

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Study: Stand Your Ground Laws Increase Homicides [View all] Gothmog Jun 2012 OP

Sorry, that can't be. We've all been told that the new gun laws have reduced gun violence. upaloopa Jun 2012 #1

Nobody has said that SGMRTDARMY Jun 2012 #8

Actually, more guns do equal more crime. DanTex Jun 2012 #9

Seriously? SGMRTDARMY Jun 2012 #10

What are you talking about? DanTex Jun 2012 #11

So what do you suggest as an alternative? badtoworse Jun 2012 #2

Take a wild ass guess! upaloopa Jun 2012 #3

I'm OK with SYG, so let's leave it alone. badtoworse Jun 2012 #5

This sounds like a job for the NRAhadists! onehandle Jun 2012 #4

I would be interested in the demographic breakdown of the extra 7-9% Cave_Johnson Jun 2012 #6

Great question! badtoworse Jun 2012 #7