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Re: Handgun Death Rate
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date: 
Fri, 20 Jul 2001 16:52:38 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:

I understand that one of those murdered was a baby.

So?

You must have a heart of stone Chris.

Not at all.  I am merely wondering what your point is.

OTOH, I _do_ think it is better for society when a child dies (and the younger,
the better) than a working adult.  Society has more invested in an adult who is
being productive in virtually any way, than in almost any child.

Chris



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  Re: Handgun Death Rate
 
(...) Before those with *brains* of stone pounce on Chris, and say that this is an example of his heart of stone, it's important to point out that "less bad" is a kind of better... It's not the best kind of better, mind you, but it is a kind. __Lar (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
  Re: Handgun Death Rate
 
(...) I prefer niether. I mentioned that is was a child as is shows just how brutal the murder was. However, as it turned out the murders sprayed a car with bullets - so I doubt they intended to kill a baby deliberatley. I hope they are caught. I (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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(...) You must have a heart of stone Chris. Scott A (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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