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Old August 19, 2011, 11:59 PM   #53
JohnKSa
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...gun crime is virtually non-existent compared to other forms of crime.
For the sake of argument, let's take that point as a given. That still doesn't mean anything unless at least a reasonable number of the following statements are true.

The crime rate overall is reduced compared to the levels of crime in the U.K. before the restrictions were implemented.

The crime rate overall is lower than the levels in the U.S. or in other similar nations where there are no such restrictions.

The violent crime rate is reduced compared to the violent crime levels in the U.K. prior to enacting the restrictions.

The violent crime rate is lower compared to the U.S. or other similar nations with gun-friendly laws.

The murder rate is reduced compared to the murder levels in the U.K. prior to enacting the restrictions.

The murder rate is reduced compared to the U.S. or other similar nations with gun-friendly laws.

If none of those things are true, or even if most of them are false, it really makes no difference if there's no gun crime. There's no practical benefit in reducing one specific type of crime if criminals are still able accomplish their goals via other means.
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