VIOLENT CRIME IN AMERICA

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Here are some interesting facts, starting with a study run from 1973 through 1982, in which violent crimes included the use of guns, (35%); knives, (29%); rock, stick or some other object, (35%).  Not every violent crime in this country involves the use of a gun.  

In countries where guns have been confiscated, there has been a corresponding increase in the number of crimes committed using a knife.  The elimination of guns in this country will not stop violent crime.  

In cities where the possession of guns by citizens has been made seriously difficult due to gun control laws or measures, violent crime rates and murder rates have shot sky-high.  Yet, hundreds of thousands of people nationally, probably millions, have been buying guns and the overall national rate of violent crimes has been sinking as more citizens become armed.  Gun ownership decreases violent crime.  

There are countless societal factors in our country which adversely affect mental stability and morals.  The lack of mental stability and morals is the underlying cause of violent behavior.  To my knowledge, there have been no extensive and intensive studies of those societal factors.  In fact, current national policy encourages immigration to this country by violent criminals, while the Obama administration is now opening prison gates to give early release to thousands of convicts.    

It's time that we set aside the political rhetoric, take a hard look at the actual facts and start calling a spade a spade.  

That's MY AMERICAN OPINION, respectfully submitted.