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Originally posted by GGG Gloveking View PostYou'd think with all the "people of a certain demographic" (white males), that there would be more mass murders
In one study, it has been estimated that 31% of public mass shootings occur in the U.S., although it has only 5% of the world's population. CNN cites a study by criminologist A. Lankford that finds that "there are more public mass shootings in the United States than in any other country in the world". The study concludes that "The United States and other nations with high firearm ownership rates may be particularly susceptible to future public mass shootings, even if they are relatively peaceful or mentally healthy according to other national indicators.Criminologist Gary Kleck criticized Adam's findings stating the study fails to provide evidence that gun ownership increases mass shootings. Mass shootings have also been observed to be followed by an increase in the purchase of weapons, but this phenomenon seems to be driven by a minority since neither gun owners nor non-owners report an increased feeling of needing guns. According to the Crime Prevention Research Center, founded by pro-gun advocate John Lott, however, the U.S. ranks 11th in the annual death rate from mass shootings from 2009 - 2015.
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Originally posted by Boxfan83 View PostThe U.S. has more mass shootings than any other country.
In one study, it has been estimated that 31% of public mass shootings occur in the U.S., although it has only 5% of the world's population. CNN cites a study by criminologist A. Lankford that finds that "there are more public mass shootings in the United States than in any other country in the world". The study concludes that "The United States and other nations with high firearm ownership rates may be particularly susceptible to future public mass shootings, even if they are relatively peaceful or mentally healthy according to other national indicators.Criminologist Gary Kleck criticized Adam's findings stating the study fails to provide evidence that gun ownership increases mass shootings. Mass shootings have also been observed to be followed by an increase in the purchase of weapons, but this phenomenon seems to be driven by a minority since neither gun owners nor non-owners report an increased feeling of needing guns. According to the Crime Prevention Research Center, founded by pro-gun advocate John Lott, however, the U.S. ranks 11th in the annual death rate from mass shootings from 2009 - 2015.
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Originally posted by DreamerUSA View PostYes we do, but even using the loosest definition of mass shooting. Over the last 50 years we have averaged roughly 3 a year with an average of 8 people being killed per event. So roughly 24 a year. This is what gets people's panties in a bunch?
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Originally posted by Boxfan83 View PostWell its the loss of innocent lives I think that gets me worked up at least.
You're hyped up on a VERY small percentage of murders, but ignoring where the most murders are occurring.
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Originally posted by John Barron View Postdid the Mexican drug war have any impact at all in Texas or is that statistic separate? it was heating up during 2010-2012 and many of the low level gangs in Texas fight for these cartels. surely there must have been spillage across borders.
But I'm pretty sure cartels try to keep their business south of the border
Bad for business to cause problems north.
I'm sure there has been spillover though.
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