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To: Grainne who wrote (41508)	6/22/1999 11:52:00 AM
From: Jacques Chitte	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

>On that point, the statistics from other nations which regulate gun ownership more restrictively than we do seem to indicate so far that they are far MORE likely to be hurt by guns if they possess them, than to be protected by them.< It's impossible to draw that conclusion because we have no baseline numbers as to how much crime would occur if the populace were more likely to carry guns. The best "simple experiment" we have are states in this country where the broader right to carry a licensed concealed handgun was recently established. Those numbers tell a story you wouldn't like.

To: Grainne who wrote (41508)	6/23/1999 12:04:00 AM
From: Father Terrence	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 108807

Then why is it in Florida, where citizens can carry concealed weapons, the crime rate has dropped so sharply? The major news media doesn't like to mention that very often. Also, cities are different than the countryside. Cities are artificial and the people adopt artificial lifestyles. Gun control is not natural outside of major metropolitan areas. Finally, if millions of Americans are armed -- and know how to use their weapons -- it keeps governments in check. A good thing. In a truly free society, responsible individuals must have the right to own and bear arms. FT