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Why do we hear cries to ban guns but not other instruments of murder? Don't be diverted by other issues in this essay. This is the one question that this author addresses in a unique way.
You Cannot Legislate Evil Away - OpsLens
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This is a great article, Jack. It's a great summation of how many feel. Too bad people from both sides of the issue cannot come together on this instead of making headway off of the latest tradegy.
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MSG Stan Hutchison
There is too much to gain by the extremist on both sides to keep this "gun" issue front page.
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I believe we are simply seeing a continuation of what was seen in our "wild-west" days, a person, scared about their future as a "nobody" wanting to make a name for themselves. Except now it is instant.
Also, there are a lot more people in this old world. In 1880, Billy the Kid (for a well known example) was one in 50 million. Today, Kelly is one in 325 million. So, by those numbers we come up with about 6 more "Billys" than when he roamed the west. I think that is about what we see.
Are things any more than 150 years ago or are we just more aware, nationwide, of the events?
Just some food for thought.
Of course, this goes back much further than the 1880s. However, I do think we are more aware of the wanting to "be somebody" than prior to international and national coverage of this type person.
Also, there are a lot more people in this old world. In 1880, Billy the Kid (for a well known example) was one in 50 million. Today, Kelly is one in 325 million. So, by those numbers we come up with about 6 more "Billys" than when he roamed the west. I think that is about what we see.
Are things any more than 150 years ago or are we just more aware, nationwide, of the events?
Just some food for thought.
Of course, this goes back much further than the 1880s. However, I do think we are more aware of the wanting to "be somebody" than prior to international and national coverage of this type person.
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MSG Stan Hutchison
SSG Robert Webster - I will ignore your personal attacks, but you actually made my point for me. Violence (or evil) is common among us, but not nearly as widespread as many wish to think.
Perhaps had you read my comments as written, you would have seen this point and saved yourself the trouble of all the vitriolic comment.
Perhaps had you read my comments as written, you would have seen this point and saved yourself the trouble of all the vitriolic comment.
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SSG Robert Webster
But then again, if you want something contradictory to what I said in my previous statement, You might want to read the following (it also has data information available in several formats):
https://cjrc.osu.edu/research/interdisciplinary/hvd/homicide-rates-american-west
But then again consider the source and whether it was or is agenda driven or not. In this case this is a part of the Historical Violence Database of The Ohio State University's Criminal Justice Research Center which definitely is driven by an agenda. Also note the individuals pursuing this project:
https://cjrc.osu.edu/research/interdisciplinary/hvd
If you really want to know and understand what the current problem is really all about, you could start with President Johnson's Great Society programs and work yourself to today, to include the Gun Control Act of 1968, the creation of the ATF in 1972, and then the Gun Control Act of 1986 when things really started the downslide into the cesspool that we have today.
https://cjrc.osu.edu/research/interdisciplinary/hvd/homicide-rates-american-west
But then again consider the source and whether it was or is agenda driven or not. In this case this is a part of the Historical Violence Database of The Ohio State University's Criminal Justice Research Center which definitely is driven by an agenda. Also note the individuals pursuing this project:
https://cjrc.osu.edu/research/interdisciplinary/hvd
If you really want to know and understand what the current problem is really all about, you could start with President Johnson's Great Society programs and work yourself to today, to include the Gun Control Act of 1968, the creation of the ATF in 1972, and then the Gun Control Act of 1986 when things really started the downslide into the cesspool that we have today.
Homicide Rates in the American West by Randolph Roth
July 2010 version
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This is too large an issue to properly address from a smartphone. However, It is not the tool, rather the intent of the one who wields the tool. It is, to my mind, easier to try and take the tool, then to address the circumstances of the tool user. There are issues of public policy, health care, and personal circumstance, that drive the motives of those who do evil. While removing a specific type of tool may lessen a given instance of tragedy, it will not inherently prevent a tragedy. There is much we could do to lessen accidents, such as safety and proper handling training, proper non-stigmatized mental health care and counseling. However, nothing will ever make us completely safe and secure, from ourselves, or the intent of others. To trade a degree of freedom for a degree of security most often results in a greater loss of both.
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