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With six violent deaths per 100,000 people in the United States, by far the highest rate among the world's richest countries, the prevalence of guns—especially unsecured guns—in America is lowering its life expectancy rate, according to a new report by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine. The report looked at 17 of the world's richest countries, exploring why the United States has the lowest life expectancy for men (75.6) and second-lowest for women (80.7). The results point strongly at America's uniquely widespread gun culture, reports the AP.
We'd have far fewer gun deaths if the U.S. would only outlaw murder. I believe most folks would support such legislation because it would serve as an extremely effective deterrent to homicides of all types, gun-involved or not.
Driving has been driving down our life expectancy, too. While rights are honored, politicians are reminded we are citizens not subjects. Small price to pay to prevent the tipping point into MAJOR life expectancy loss under tyranny or the unrest preventing it. USA #1!!!
With six violent deaths per 100,000 people in the United States, by far the highest rate among the world's richest countries, the prevalence of guns—especially unsecured guns—in America is lowering its life expectancy rate, according to a new report by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine. The report looked at 17 of the world's richest countries, exploring why the United States has the lowest life expectancy for men (75.6) and second-lowest for women (80.7). The results point strongly at America's uniquely widespread gun culture, reports the AP.
Dumbass, the amount of driving deaths has been considerably down because of rules and regulations since the 50s. Same with DUIs. Due to laws and restrictions deaths from DuIs have been lowered. God, when low IQ idiots try to reason.
Dumbass (is it okay to call you that? It appears to be a greeting in your world), in 1990 the violent crime rate was 729.6 per 100,000 while the murder and manslaughter rate was 9.4 per 100,000. In 2009 (the latest year shown on the chart) the violent crime rate was 429.4 and the murder/manslaughter rate was 5.0. During the intervening years, firearms regulations were loosened in many states, and concealed carry permits became easily obtainable in almost every state. Please tell us how guns are driving down the life expectancy of U.S. citizens a little bit more, now that you have some numbers to look at.
With six violent deaths per 100,000 people in the United States, by far the highest rate among the world's richest countries, the prevalence of guns—especially unsecured guns—in America is lowering its life expectancy rate, according to a new report by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine. The report looked at 17 of the world's richest countries, exploring why the United States has the lowest life expectancy for men (75.6) and second-lowest for women (80.7). The results point strongly at America's uniquely widespread gun culture, reports the AP.
Since hammers and other blunt instruments kill more then guns, maybe we should ban hammers!
In FACT, gun deaths are are one of the LOWEST of ALL categories.
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