2aguy
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Yes…more Americans own guns….and crime is down again in the U.S. for the year 2014, the most recent year for crime stats.
FBI reports lower murder, crime rates in 2014 - CNNPolitics.com
The FBI report shows a 0.2% decline nationwide in violent crimes in 2014, with more than 11 million arrests made by police for almost a half-million violent crimes.
The report says that in 2014 the U.S. recorded the fewest murders since 2009. Most other violent crimes, such as robbery, burglary, theft and arson have declined, while aggravated assaults and rapes, which now includes a broader definition, were on the rise in 2014.
The 2014 numbers do not reflect an increase this year in murders and other violent crimes reported in some cities, such as Washington, Baltimore, Milwaukee and others.
Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates highlighted progress made for cities compared to decades past.
"We have witnessed a remarkable drop in crime since the 1980's -- both violent crime and crime overall. Entire cities have been transformed, unlocking tremendous potential and releasing a wave of prosperity," Yates said, adding that "even though crime is trending downward in most places, we are seeing pockets of rising violence in various locations across the country."
Anti gun extremists…..you can stop typing…I know…you will say this does not prove that Americans with guns lowered the crime rate……but it doesn't disprove it either, now does it.
Also….each time a state would vote to implement concealed or open carry, the anti gun extremists said it would lead to more violence, more blood in the streets and that every traffic fender bender would result in murder…..and they were wrong…..completely and utterly wrong….on all points.
No….Americans who are law abiding, normal and good people owning and carrying guns does not increase the crime rate….and in fact may actually help to lower it…more than a few studies show that it does lower crime rates…..especially for armed victims who are attacked by violent criminals…
Soooooo…good for you America….you are responsible gun owners…and you are keeping our Rights and freedom alive….
FBI reports lower murder, crime rates in 2014 - CNNPolitics.com
The FBI report shows a 0.2% decline nationwide in violent crimes in 2014, with more than 11 million arrests made by police for almost a half-million violent crimes.
The report says that in 2014 the U.S. recorded the fewest murders since 2009. Most other violent crimes, such as robbery, burglary, theft and arson have declined, while aggravated assaults and rapes, which now includes a broader definition, were on the rise in 2014.
The 2014 numbers do not reflect an increase this year in murders and other violent crimes reported in some cities, such as Washington, Baltimore, Milwaukee and others.
Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates highlighted progress made for cities compared to decades past.
"We have witnessed a remarkable drop in crime since the 1980's -- both violent crime and crime overall. Entire cities have been transformed, unlocking tremendous potential and releasing a wave of prosperity," Yates said, adding that "even though crime is trending downward in most places, we are seeing pockets of rising violence in various locations across the country."
Anti gun extremists…..you can stop typing…I know…you will say this does not prove that Americans with guns lowered the crime rate……but it doesn't disprove it either, now does it.
Also….each time a state would vote to implement concealed or open carry, the anti gun extremists said it would lead to more violence, more blood in the streets and that every traffic fender bender would result in murder…..and they were wrong…..completely and utterly wrong….on all points.
No….Americans who are law abiding, normal and good people owning and carrying guns does not increase the crime rate….and in fact may actually help to lower it…more than a few studies show that it does lower crime rates…..especially for armed victims who are attacked by violent criminals…
Soooooo…good for you America….you are responsible gun owners…and you are keeping our Rights and freedom alive….
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