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With all of the recent discussion about violence and guns in America, I just want to encourage people to understand the data. It needs to be put in perspective. The politicians and media thrive on your fear. Don't buy into it. Understand the facts in the proper context and then debate. This isn't to say problems don't exist, but they are greatly exaggerated by the thought controllers.
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2013-01-01, 03:12 AM #1Brewmaster
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PSA: US not as dangerous as the fear mongers want you to believe
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2013-01-01, 03:19 AM #2Banned
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But but but all we americans are evil gun toting bible thumping rednecks...
right?
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2013-01-01, 03:20 AM #3Deleted
Per capita, yes.
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2013-01-01, 03:21 AM #4Banned
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Because the fbi is totally unbiased and fair.
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2013-01-01, 03:26 AM #5Elemental Lord
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Sure seems like it in my neck of the woods. :/
Originally Posted by supertony51
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2013-01-01, 03:31 AM #6Elemental Lord
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As I told a buddy of mine "if other nations all think the USA is violent and we all have guns, why the fuck can't they be nicer when they come here?"
(but then I deal with a lot of tourists and most of them suck)
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2013-01-01, 03:33 AM #7The Normal
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Coming from Russia and having been to more than a dozen other countries, I can easily say that the US really isn't that bad at all.
Oh, and most American tourists really aren't that bad; I think it's a mix of American travelers wanting to break out of the stereotype that most tourists do have, and the fact that few of the ignorant Americans are going to willingly set foot in Russia.Last edited by Kasierith; 2013-01-01 at 03:36 AM.
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2013-01-01, 03:34 AM #8Over 9000!
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dont listen to the thought controllers, listen to random guy on the internet!
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2013-01-01, 03:37 AM #9Banned
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overall crime has gone down since the early 90s at an astronomical rate
want to know why?
College became more accessible to much more people (although this is changing) *people who commit crimes tend to be younger, college keeps them busy after high school*
drug usage has gone down *especially on harder drugs*
gang violence is down which is related to the drug usage drop. *less sales*
and a few other reasons
btw since the early 90s a few more gun restrictions :\
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2013-01-01, 03:39 AM #10The Insane
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Coming from Denmark i can say that i would probably find all other countries dangerous. Originally Posted by Kasierith
Norway: Bears
Sweden: Mooses
USA: Guns
Russia: Drunk Russians
Finland: Fins with knives
Australia: Everything
Italy: Volcanos and the mob
Switzerland: Avalanches
I think i would feel safe in New Zealand if it wasnt so damn close to Australia and I fear spiders developing wings!
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2013-01-01, 03:40 AM #11Banned
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the issue now is not crimes
its how we compare to the rest of the world
10k+ a year die to guns in the u.s
it was like 40 per European country and other developed nations
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2013-01-01, 03:41 AM #12Over 9000!
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new zealand has pack hunting eels.
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2013-01-01, 03:41 AM #13Banned
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Originally Posted by Cattaclysmic
had to be done
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2013-01-01, 03:43 AM #14Mechagnome
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Guns dont kill people. people do. Can i have American gun laws in Denmark so i can protect myself soon? Please? pretty tired of people destroying my property because whatever shit annoyed them leftwing activists last. Keep going US, keep going!
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2013-01-01, 03:44 AM #15I am Murloc!
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FBI is official and non-profit as well as non-partisan Originally Posted by Methanar
Your denial of reality is exactly that.In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
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2013-01-01, 03:45 AM #16The Insane
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Its not like the right wing wants guns either. Originally Posted by Gum
Nor would our laws allow you to fire said gun without repercussions in many instances.
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2013-01-01, 03:47 AM #17DeletedWeird, you have the same self defence law as we do in the UK. If someone fucks with you, you can fuck with them if they're on your property. No need for guns whatsoever, just keep a crowbar handy. Originally Posted by Gum
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2013-01-01, 03:47 AM #18I am Murloc!
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No, listen to the objective facts he presented. Originally Posted by darenyon
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
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2013-01-01, 03:49 AM #19The Unstoppable Force
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Your politicians have an easier time controling you when you live at "threat level x" even if as obscure as gun control. Originally Posted by Raidenx
Intelligence agencies, the army, politicians, all of them profit from you being scared. More funding, less questions asked.
Nowhere else is it present, should ring a bell.Last edited by Bakis; 2013-01-01 at 03:53 AM.
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2013-01-01, 03:49 AM #20I am Murloc!
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The stereotype comes from somewhere and the "USA rules and u suck!!" people exist, but they are a minority and are the most common target of satire here. Originally Posted by Kasierith
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Gun ownership has risen though. I doubt it has a correlation at all. Most crime is done because of economic reasons. Originally Posted by GennGreymane
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Britain: Birmingham Chavs Originally Posted by Cattaclysmic
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
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