Yes, but look at home invasions in England. Murder isn't the only crime
there is. Also, merders per capita might be a more useful statistic. Total
murders is a useless one.

Doug


"prodigal1" wrote in message
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Doug Dotson wrote:
The deterrent value of a firearm is well known.

oh horse**** you dufus

That's why in
areas where handguns have been banned (Wash DC, England, etc)
the crime rates are high.

let's see, murders per year in America = 11,000+
murders per year in England 100-200

pull your head out of your arse and breathe will you