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Re: Handgun Death Rate
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 18 Jul 2001 15:56:35 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:
> > There are over 200 million guns in the hands of private citizens.
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> Egads! You don't think a million-odd guns used illegally is a problem!?!
I don't. Because "used illegally" is a misnomer. When I was a teen, I knew
kids (several) who carried guns daily. Those were all guns used illegally.
And none of them were a problem. The problem only comes from people committing
other crimes with the aid of guns. Having a gun, under whatever circumstances
-- possible punishment notwithstanding, isn't a crime. The constitution says
so. ;-)
Chris
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| (...) I note you skipped the part about the morons firing into the air not getting into the stats. :-) And those instances you mention weren't reported and so weren't part of the stats, either. Bruce (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I think you missed the path of the discussion - my comment was based on an earlier one that said everything would be peaceful and wonderful if *EVERYONE* walked around with a gun. Now, as to your statement, I take it you have never had a gun (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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