> But studies that show cross time correlation between homicide and gun ownership also exist. So do you believe we could apply that criteria with all of the ot

> But studies that show cross time correlation between homicide and gun ownership also exist. So do you believe we could apply that criteria with all of the other correlated variables with firearm homicide from the AJPH article, concluding that they cause firearm homicide? Do you suppose those intruders would have preferred being cut to death? Why or why not?