Results 1 to 5 of 5
-
05-08-2013, 06:52 AM #1
Gun Homicide Rate Down 49% since 1993
http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2013/...ublic-unaware/
National rates of gun homicide and other violent gun crimes are strikingly lower now than during their peak in the mid-1990s, paralleling a general decline in violent crime, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of government data. Beneath the long-term trend, though, are big differences by decade: Violence plunged through the 1990s, but has declined less dramatically since 2000.
[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Georgia]Compared with 1993, the peak of U.S. gun homicides, the firearm homicide rate was 49% lower in 2010, and there were fewer deaths, even though the nationI'm not Spartacus
It'll come back.
Professional Mangler of Grammar
Guns don't kill people--Static Ropes Do!!
Who Is John Galt?
-
05-08-2013 06:52 AM # ADS
-
05-08-2013, 07:28 AM #2
the question is whether the recent instances of gun violence are considered to be crimes statistically? I guess not, because there seem to be a lot of them lately...
-
Post Thanks / Like - 1 Likesdouble moo liked this post
-
05-08-2013, 07:53 AM #3
Not really, gun violence is way down, the problem is the media sensationalizing a couple high profile events. The media just fails to mention the huge decrease in overall gun violence.
Here is a link to an article in the LA Times
http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/n...,3022693.story
Tap'n on my Galaxy G3
-
Post Thanks / Like - 3 Likes
-
05-08-2013, 08:05 AM #4
I like this quote
"It’s unclear whether media coverage is driving the misconception that such violence is up."
Its not the Media, its... um... I can't even come up with another reason.Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit
http://www.rmru.org/
Personal Website
http://www.DrunkRedDragon.com/adventures.htm
-
05-08-2013, 09:04 AM #5
Not only the murder rate (though this year, it's possible that it may go up from last), but most crime rates are decreasing in the US.
By most criteria, worldwide, last decade was actually by far the most peaceful decade in world history when it comes to warfare, though you wouldn't know this listening to many of our politicians and the media.Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
-
Post Thanks / Like - 2 Likes
Similar Threads
-
[For Sale] 1993 Jeep for Sale
By DiscGo in forum General DiscussionReplies: 14Last Post: 03-11-2007, 02:51 PM -
Snowboarder convicted of negligent homicide...
By TreeHugger in forum Skiing, Snowboard, XC and SnowshoeingReplies: 3Last Post: 02-09-2006, 09:41 AM -
Negligent Homicide trial begins today...
By DickHead in forum Mountain Biking & CyclingReplies: 6Last Post: 12-23-2005, 12:44 PM
Visitors found this page by searching for:
Outdoor Forum