I agree. Reading is fundamental.
Unfortunately, you are drawing conclusions and basing your opinions on a poorly designed and clearly underfunded research study. That much is...
I believe you are confusing survey size with question respondents as you are using the terms interchangeably. The likely reason the study you...
In the study you reference*, there were 1906 people surveyed. Of those surveyed 13 responded that a gun was displayed against them in the home....
I don't disagree with using a large random sample. Been there, done that, and I have made multi-million dollar decisions based on quantitative...
Thank you for the reply. We are not off topic. The original poster is in favor of gun control and has asked why Americans need guns anymore. (We...
You are saying that law abiding citizens should alter their lives so that they don't run into criminals. Let's run with that for a moment. What...
I've been reading your posts (142 &143) and am very impressed with your knowledge and reasoning. What is your opinion on gun control in the US?
I fully dismiss this study in its entirety. Drawing conclusions from a research study when only 13 of 1906 people responded is irresponsible.
I read the abstract of the study that you use to form opinions. The study - Social Science & Medicine, Vol 50, pp 285-291 - was performed in...
Thank you for the sources. Even though they are over 10 years old, I'll review them this week. There is a distinct difference between "used"...
So, are you suggesting that the law abiding obey curfew hours and stay imprisoned in areas as part of their daily lives - essentially effectively...
And, how do you propose we cease all the manufacture of guns worldwide - including military and seize and destroy all the guns worldwide including...
I question your empirical evidence. Please lay out your evidence and distinguish which cases are self defense.
I'm reading between the lines here but it appears that you have never owned your own house and had to deal with security issues of protecting your...
Now, take your logic and apply it to the law abiding citizen versus the criminal. You make this too easy.
Yes, the world has changed since the American Revolution. From a worldwide perspective no one fears the British anymore. The primary concern is...
I'm really tired of hearing people say the US doesn't stack up to other Countries rates of violence. Please make it easy on yourself and pack...
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