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https://slate.com/technology/2015/01/good-guy-with-a-gun-myth-guns-increase-the-risk-of-homicide-accidents-suicide.html https://slate.com/technology/2015/01/goo

• aww_dang 7y ago
  Tautology followed by a spurious conclusion. "People who drive cars are more likely to be in car accidents, therefore car ownership is irresponsible"
  • outside1234 7y ago
    Car owners are more likely to get in car accidents. Gun owners are more likely to get in gun accidents. These are both backed by data.
    • aww_dang 7y ago
      Tautology: Water is wet. Most drownings involve water. Spurious conclusion: Boating and swimming are irresponsible.
  • BuckRogers 7y ago
    Guns don't kill people, you're right. But they sure do make it a lot easier. Unless you're a ninja, I can run from a knife. It's basic logic that less guns equals less gun violence. I also want less grenades and rocket launchers, because I'd rather not have them used around me.