Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
Okay, you don't believe it? Here's an article from Snopes:
http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
On Dec 24, 5:06 am, "David Kaye" wrote:
Okay, you don't believe it? Here's an article from Snopes:http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp 97.3% of all statistics are made up on the spot........ |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
On 12/24/2012 6:09 AM, Robert wrote:
On Dec 24, 5:06 am, "David Kaye" wrote: Okay, you don't believe it? Here's an article from Snopes:http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp 97.3% of all statistics are made up on the spot........ Boomerang murders are up 98% in Australia. ^_^ TDD |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
Wait till they ban high capacity assault kangaroos.
Pouch capacity of 7 or less. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "The Daring Dufas" wrote in message ... On 12/24/2012 6:09 AM, Robert wrote: On Dec 24, 5:06 am, "David Kaye" wrote: Okay, you don't believe it? Here's an article from Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp 97.3% of all statistics are made up on the spot........ Boomerang murders are up 98% in Australia. ^_^ TDD |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
Per David Kaye:
Okay, you don't believe it? Here's an article from Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp I found that tb an enlightening discussion of some of the fallacies involved when people cite statistics. There is more detail about Australia's ban in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_politics_in_Australia -- Pete Cresswell |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
Robert wrote in
: On Dec 24, 5:06 am, "David Kaye" wrote: Okay, you don't believe it? Here's an article from Snopes:http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp 97.3% of all statistics are made up on the spot........ I once saw a stat like: "We are 98% right 25% of the time". |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
i own 3 guns myself,
but if this turns into some New Norm for America, are we really going to just accept it? mainstream elementary school kids bringing guns to school!? come on young people, and immature people, do stupid things, and unhappy people, and people with psychological problems, and couples who have broken up, and on and on 300 Million guns in america? marc |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
I am the author of the 50/80 rule.
If there is a 50/50 choice, there is an 80% chance of getting it wrong. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Red Green" wrote in message ... 97.3% of all statistics are made up on the spot........ I once saw a stat like: "We are 98% right 25% of the time". |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
On Mon, 24 Dec 2012 06:46:21 -0600, The Daring Dufas
wrote: Boomerang murders are up 98% in Australia. ^_^ TDD Kangaroo courts are hoppin' busy |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
On Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:46:35 -0800 (PST), marco
wrote: i own 3 guns myself, but if this turns into some New Norm for America, are we really going to just accept it? So you think you're better than everyone else? mainstream elementary school kids bringing guns to school!? come on Strawman alert! young people, and immature people, do stupid things, and unhappy people, and people with psychological problems, and couples who have broken up, and on and on Strawman alert! 300 Million guns in america? The way they're going out the store, it'll be 400M by summer. Unfortunately, there just isn't any ammo left on the shelves. I was going to give SWMBO a box of .380 for Christmas, but WallyWorld was out. ...of EVERYTHING. *poof!* |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
On Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:46:35 -0800 (PST), marco
wrote: i own 3 guns myself Dear Liberal Stanford University Student: Can you carry a gun on campus? |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
David Kaye wrote:
Okay, you don't believe it? Here's an article from Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp That's Australia. In the U.S., gun crime went UP during the gun ban. |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
"Stormin Mormon" wrote in
: I am the author of the 50/80 rule. If there is a 50/50 choice, there is an 80% chance of getting it wrong. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org . "Red Green" wrote in message ... 97.3% of all statistics are made up on the spot........ I once saw a stat like: "We are 98% right 25% of the time". Another winner! |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
Per HeyBub:
Okay, you don't believe it? Here's an article from Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp That's Australia. In the U.S., gun crime went UP during the gun ban. After reading the Snopes article with it's sever observations on how statistics can mislead, I'm reluctant to take *any* statistic at face value. -- Pete Cresswell |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
On Mon, 24 Dec 2012 03:06:34 -0800, "David Kaye"
wrote: Okay, you don't believe it? Here's an article from Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp People in AU have more fear of going out after dark then people in the US. |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
Ashton Crusher wrote:
"David wrote: Okay, you don't believe it? Here's an article from Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp People in AU have more fear of going out after dark then people in the US. I know they don't drive at night in most parts of Western Australia and on the Nullabor because of kangaroos. But I've been out at nights with mates in urban areas across OZ. |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
On Wed, 26 Dec 2012 04:29:04 +0000 (UTC), (Dick
Adams) wrote: Ashton Crusher wrote: "David wrote: Okay, you don't believe it? Here's an article from Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp People in AU have more fear of going out after dark then people in the US. I know they don't drive at night in most parts of Western Australia and on the Nullabor because of kangaroos. But I've been out at nights with mates in urban areas across OZ. http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cr...y-walking-dark Look who's at teh bottom of the list (three of the staunchest anti-gun countries) and who is near the top (the US). People in the US OVERALL have less fear of going out in the dark then the people in the UK, AU, and NZ. Tells you just how safe all those disarmed citizens feel. And how empowered all the criminals are. |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
"HeyBub" wrote
That's Australia. In the U.S., gun crime went UP during the gun ban. You don't know because the BATF has not released gun-specific tallies. Why not? Because the NRA managed to get a rider to an appropriations bill passed that prevents the BATF from releasing this data. |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
Stormin Mormon wrote:
I am the author of the 50/80 rule. If there is a 50/50 choice, there is an 80% chance of getting it wrong. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org . I truly believe this, based on most of your posts. |
Gun Deaths DOWN in Australia Since Gun Ban
"Bob F" wrote in :
Stormin Mormon wrote: I am the author of the 50/80 rule. If there is a 50/50 choice, there is an 80% chance of getting it wrong. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org . I truly believe this, based on most of your posts. Ouch! |
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