Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones

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Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones

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12-04-2015, 05:01 PM

Quote:Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones

On December 3, The Washington Post reported that gun crime has been on the decline for about 20 years, except for high-profile shootings in gun-free zones; WaPo claims those shootings are on the increase.

According to WaPo, “In 1993, there were seven homicides by firearm for every 100,000 Americans. … By 2013, that figure had fallen by nearly half, to 3.6 [per 100,000].

http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/...ree-zones/

Yes, gun murders are down. I believe that the changes to made to welfare in 1995 made a big difference there. If you have to work you may be too busy or tired to get into a gunfight.

Also, 1993 was a peak year of gun murders, so using it as a baseline is disingenuous. I'd like to see the data for a couple of years on either side of 1993.

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Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by The Drifter - 12-04-2015, 04:52 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by lastonealive - 12-04-2015, 04:59 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by MalabarJag - 12-04-2015, 05:01 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by MalabarJag - 12-04-2015, 05:05 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by DragonFury - 12-04-2015, 05:08 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by Scarecrow - 12-04-2015, 05:10 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by MalabarJag - 12-04-2015, 05:13 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by DragonFury - 12-04-2015, 05:15 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by Vicbow Rules - 12-04-2015, 05:20 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by MalabarJag - 12-04-2015, 05:22 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by DragonFury - 12-04-2015, 05:31 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by lastonealive - 12-04-2015, 05:43 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by The Drifter - 12-04-2015, 06:43 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by flsprtsgod - 12-04-2015, 06:48 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by DragonFury - 12-04-2015, 07:31 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by StitchJones - 12-04-2015, 10:20 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by lastonealive - 12-05-2015, 01:41 AM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by jj82284 - 12-05-2015, 08:57 AM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by Jaguar Warrior - 12-05-2015, 09:04 AM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by lastonealive - 12-05-2015, 09:09 AM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by lastonealive - 12-05-2015, 09:13 AM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by Ringo - 12-05-2015, 11:26 AM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by MalabarJag - 12-05-2015, 12:28 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by Jaguar Warrior - 12-05-2015, 01:17 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by lastonealive - 12-05-2015, 01:34 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by lastonealive - 12-05-2015, 01:57 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by EricC85 - 12-05-2015, 04:10 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by Ringo - 12-05-2015, 06:01 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by ibjagged - 12-05-2015, 08:20 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by Jags02 - 12-06-2015, 02:27 AM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by rollerjag - 12-06-2015, 10:39 AM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by Jaguar Warrior - 12-06-2015, 12:09 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by Jags02 - 12-06-2015, 02:26 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by TJBender - 12-07-2015, 07:02 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by homebiscuit - 12-07-2015, 09:27 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by TJBender - 12-07-2015, 10:50 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by rollerjag - 12-07-2015, 11:30 PM

Washington Post: Gun Violence Declining, Except in Gun-Free Zones - by boudreaumw - 12-08-2015, 10:41 PM

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