Here's a much calmer discussion from a serious economist:
http://townhall.com/columnists/thomasso ... e-n2181117
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- Mon Jul 04, 2016 9:19 pm
- Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
- Topic: This is such a pile of Bull garbage.
- Replies: 13
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- Sun Jul 03, 2016 6:36 pm
- Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
- Topic: This is such a pile of Bull garbage.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2676
Re: This is such a pile of Bull garbage.
“The gun rights platform is not just about guns. It’s also about a crisis of confidence in the American dream. And this is one reason gun control efforts ignite such intense backlashes: Restrictions are received as a personal affront to men who find in guns a sense of duty, relevance and even dignity.”
There may be a kernel of truth in this observation.
"Participants holding guns were “more likely to . . . engage in threat-induced behavior."
If so, why we don't see that in crime statistics? Statistics show the contrary, that handgun licensees are less likely than average to commit a crime.
"Those with racist views are more likely to oppose gun reform."
The argument seems to be that racists like guns (maybe, I don't know), so people who like guns are racist. That's a logical fallacy, otherwise known as horse puckey.
"Conservatives are far more likely to own firearms than others."
The point being what exactly? This point will seem cogent only to those who equate conservative with bad.
"Risk-taking students are more likely to have guns at college."
Interesting, if true, but I'm skeptical. Most so called social science is thinly disguised progressive propaganda. I find this and most of the negative points raised to be unlikely.
There may be a kernel of truth in this observation.
"Participants holding guns were “more likely to . . . engage in threat-induced behavior."
If so, why we don't see that in crime statistics? Statistics show the contrary, that handgun licensees are less likely than average to commit a crime.
"Those with racist views are more likely to oppose gun reform."
The argument seems to be that racists like guns (maybe, I don't know), so people who like guns are racist. That's a logical fallacy, otherwise known as horse puckey.
"Conservatives are far more likely to own firearms than others."
The point being what exactly? This point will seem cogent only to those who equate conservative with bad.
"Risk-taking students are more likely to have guns at college."
Interesting, if true, but I'm skeptical. Most so called social science is thinly disguised progressive propaganda. I find this and most of the negative points raised to be unlikely.