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In reply to the discussion: TX CHL holders 16x less likely to be convicted of crime [View all]virginia mountainman
(5,046 posts)24. Now we know why Hoyt hates guns so much...
That is the number 1 thing a thief is scared of, a armed, and angry homeowner... So, to make his "profession" easier, he advocates gun control...
It ALL makes sense now...
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What's the rate among those who can qualify for permit, but don't think carrying a gun is necessary?
Hoyt
Jul 2012
#1
I would think that CHL holders would still have lower crime rates than the "qualified" population
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jul 2012
#4
I offer Zimmerman and Holmes as evidence you are wrong. They were fine, law-abiding gun toters
Hoyt
Jul 2012
#6
Just as you were a fine, law-abiding young man right up until you started robbing people.
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2012
#8
Well, I will say this -- You guys in the gun culture are similar minded. Can't read in context.
Hoyt
Jul 2012
#28
If you didn't want it discussed, why did you broach the subject on an DISCUSSION board?
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2012
#35
When speaking in terms of statistics & probability, single data points prove nothing.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jul 2012
#9
Assuming he ever got caught when he was robbing people, definitely disqualified.
X_Digger
Jul 2012
#10
Not an x-robber, probably cleaner than you. And I don't practice shooting people either.
Hoyt
Jul 2012
#16
But it's a data point you can understand, cutting through all the statistical junk. Politics
Hoyt
Jul 2012
#11
Numbers tell us little of what will happen in the future with a heavily armed society owned by the
Hoyt
Jul 2012
#17
It's safe to assume that a subset of the people who have permits don't actually carry guns
slackmaster
Jul 2012
#29
Do you get to walk around in public surrounded only by people who can qualify for permits?
Atypical Liberal
Jul 2012
#30
Ah, but society is not predicated on others' determination of your (or mine, or anybodys) need.
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2012
#34
Word! He also failed to account for all the pollution those guns cause by being out in public...
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2012
#7