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Submitted by Jim S, Mar 2, 2008 09:39

Abramson: "It doesn't take a genius to get that the more side arms on the street among the general public, the more unjustifiable homicides and accidental killings there will be."

No, it is patently false. NOT ONE of the states that has introduced concealed carry by license holders (more guns "on the street among the general public") has experienced " more unjustifiable homicides and accidental killings there will be". NOT ONE!


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chris joslin 

Mar 18, 2008 09:20

"… the general right one has to self defense, and the denial thereof that makes these sort of crimes possible." Ed,... [MORE]

David Abramson 

Feb 29, 2008 17:13

Abramson: "It doesn't take a genius to get that the more side arms on the street among the general public,...

Jim S 

Mar 2, 2008 09:39

I must admit I was initially take aback by your reference to fantasy in what I had thought to be... [MORE]

Ed Shell 

Mar 3, 2008 10:57

Ed says, "Let us simplify with just the summary: The ratio is 2:1. This means there are TWO successful self... [MORE]

David Abramson 

Mar 3, 2008 13:14

Mr. Abramson, you claim to have missed the credible source quoted repeatedly by Mr. Shell. I will make it undeniably... [MORE]

Fulano Corzo 

Mar 6, 2008 20:44

Facts Mr Abramson, Here they are- From the DOJ- Firearm-related crime has plummeted since 1993, then slightly increased in 2005. Nonfatal... [MORE]

John Melton 

Mar 24, 2008 13:16

I wholly support the thesis of Mr. Stossel, above. As a Jewess in the US, may I remind everyone that... [MORE]

Wendy Weinbaum 

Feb 28, 2008 13:08

Excellent article Mr. Stossel. Thank you. I've reached the conclusion that people who support gun control either A) have a need... [MORE]

Michael 

Feb 28, 2008 01:18

I agree with John: "No one intent on murder will be stopped by the prospect of committing a lesser crime... [MORE]

David Abramson 

Feb 27, 2008 17:15

David Abramson -- you are the wrong person to talk about stats. Your comments about "more likely to kill a... [MORE]

Jim S 

Feb 28, 2008 23:20

Mr. Abramson, while I realize that your comments are directed to Mr. Stossel, I would like to make a few... [MORE]

Ed Shell 

Feb 29, 2008 10:56

I very much appreciate the objective opinions advanced by Mr. Stossel in today's article, Thank you. It is quite refreshing... [MORE]

Ed Shell 

Feb 27, 2008 14:06

I am not sure how many gun related crimes occur per capita in the United States compared to other countries.... [MORE]

John House 

Feb 27, 2008 20:52

It's refreshing to see in print an Editorial that acknowledges that " Gun Control " is a pipe dream... [MORE]

John Meadows 

Feb 27, 2008 12:56

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