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In reply to the discussion: 5-year justifiable homicide levels remain steady [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)47. It is a little confusing. You need to dig deeper.
The FBI figures are national.
The number in Texas went from 32 in2006 to 48 in 2010. That's a 50% increase.
27 were in Houston, which has become a veritable killing zone. You would probably love it. You can shoot folk there for stealing candy bars.
In Florida it is just as bad if not worse http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/stand-your-ground-laws-coincide-with-jump-in-justifiable-homicide-cases/2012/04/07/gIQAS2v51S_story.html
Point is, the numbers may seem relatively stable, but they are increasing in states like TX and FL and will probably do the same in the other 28 states that have been manipulated by ALEC and the gun lobby.
Meanwhile, the blue states are getting smarter. What a surprise.
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Thanks for references. I don't see an increase of 16 syg uses in 4 years as sifnificant.
Eleanors38
Nov 2012
#63
Justifiable hoomicides are given in numbers. Murder rate is a percentage per 100,000.
geckosfeet
Nov 2012
#5
Considering that the incidence of horrific mass shootings seem to be increasing
geckosfeet
Nov 2012
#4
It's easier to change the clock or switch zones than getting up earlier.
Starboard Tack
Nov 2012
#28
Interesting. Maybe people are more willing to defend themselves without the threat of bankruptcy?
Atypical Liberal
Nov 2012
#43
"Of course, you don't actually believe people do or should defend themselves outside the home."
Starboard Tack
Nov 2012
#50
I don't know of anyplace that allows you to shoot or stab shoplifters and looters
gejohnston
Nov 2012
#54
I suppose people are now less willing to let criminals slide now that they don't risk financial ruin
Atypical Liberal
Nov 2012
#55