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In reply to the discussion: Study: More Guns Lead To More Suicides [View all]DallasNE
(7,403 posts)14. About 10 Days Ago I Posted
That mathematical probability dictated that more guns will lead to more gun deaths. It can't be disputed yet people tried. One person even had a study to support his claim that guns save lives. I Googled the study and found that the conclusion is disputed because of the methodology used. Duh.
Probably the only reason a one-to-one relationship does not exist is because some of the people with guns still overdose on pills to take their life, etc. Indeed, did an increase in guns lead to a decrease in suicide by other than guns.
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'It is the same thing with you,' said the Hatter, and here the conversation dropped
LanternWaste
Nov 2013
#108
You had enough time to make a douchy post to someone you consider a "gun apologist."
Lizzie Poppet
Nov 2013
#135
guns unlicensed without serious liability coverage in the hands of irresponsible
Tumbulu
Nov 2013
#156
First, you make predictions that have no basis in reality, then refer to yourself in the 3rd person.
cleanhippie
Nov 2013
#158
Jeeez, so your right to arm up trumps everyone elses' rights. Where have I heard that before?
Hoyt
Nov 2013
#35
Pretending the NRA is not a right-wing organization tells us everything we need to know.
DanTex
Nov 2013
#87
I linked to that study. It controlled for criminal history (i.e. arrest record).
DanTex
Nov 2013
#128
But it did control for criminal record, which is the correct thing to control for.
DanTex
Nov 2013
#130
No, the best way to investigate it is to ask about the legality of the gun being carried.
GreenStormCloud
Nov 2013
#132
I choose freedom from worrying about what other people are going to do with guns
treestar
Nov 2013
#153
Yup. Seems like we have to re-invent the wheel every decade. I'm sure people will say it ain't true.
freshwest
Nov 2013
#27
Statistics manipulated. Deaths increasing again since freak peak year just like global warming.
ErikJ
Nov 2013
#17
So do you think any gun control law will reduce suicides or is it purely a mental health issue
hack89
Nov 2013
#53
you agree with me that there's no single factor, yet you said in this thread there's only one
CreekDog
Nov 2013
#56
BS. With leaders like Grover Norquist, John Bolton, etc., NRA is pushing many right wing issues.
Hoyt
Nov 2013
#77
And Roe v Wade is gone due to the most right-wing Supreme Court in generations .. oh wait
hack89
Nov 2013
#91
Congress has not given the CDC money to study gun deaths, plus the damage is lasting.
SunSeeker
Nov 2013
#104
If you're saying a gun in the house does not increase your risk of suicide, you're dead wrong.
SunSeeker
Nov 2013
#173
Lotsa data out there on why having a gun around your home is actually a lot more dangerous
go west young man
Nov 2013
#24
Another recent study they deny: "Gun Ownership And Racist Attitudes Are Linked, Study Finds"
Hoyt
Nov 2013
#80
I guess people can argue forever whether the increase in suicides is related to the increase in guns
olddad56
Nov 2013
#113