Michael-5 said:
Kasz216 said:
Michael-5 said:
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B) Ok, so you clearly don't have any scientific understanding background. A "Significant correlation" is just that... one that is significant... as in scientifically proveable. If a correlation is not significant that means that there is no proof, and it could just be there due to background data.
Also... Singapore does not ban guns.
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A) I assume you agree with my logic here.
B) I got my degree in Astrophysics...LOL Resorting to insult is indication of an inability to conjure up a more intelligent response.
Singapore doesn't ban guns, but they are heavily restricted.
Again, I agree that guns aren't the only reason why homicide rates are so high in USA (but it's a big factor in states like Nevada). I took a few classes in Law and I know that most homicides are alcohol influenced. Very few are planned out in advance, and the gun massecures are usually a result of psychological disorders. I know that homicide rates are more strongly affected by literacy rates and poverty, but I still see no reason why handguns should be legal. I also think the minimum age to own a rifle should be higher, every time I think about Virginia tech, it's a tragedy.
A Rifle does everything a handgun can do, and more. Plus it's difficult to conceil, so you don't have to worry about someone shooting you publicly as much.
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A) No I just skipped it because you didn't know what significant correlation meant.
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A) But you have no counter?
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A) No i did two actually, I put it there in an edit. What you were talking about is an ancedote. A common saying here is "Data is not the plural of anecdote." That said anecdotally there are tons of places where people leave their doors unlocked. Generally they are small towns where gun ownership is very high. Why? Everybody knows and trusts each other.
B) The primary killing tool in America is actually a car... I think anyway. I seem to recall something passing it recently. (not guns though)
I don't actually see your correlation here. What do student shootings, often with rifles or shotguns, have to do with highschool shootings.... espiecally when you consider the fact that students legally can't own these guns?
Additionally, one factor your overlooking is population...
