Homicide is a very complex issue, although it's perhaps worth noting that a) NZ has more restrictive laws than the US and b) homicide rates in the US have barely fallen in the last 15 years compared to the rest of the OECD
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Replying to @GidMK
I fully agree that this is a complex issue, but your original statement was somewhat binary on this. It may be that some type of restriction causes fewer people to die, but I wouldn't call this an uncontentious fact. It also does not address the unintended consequences.
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Replying to @HealthCareTatts
Twitter was made for brevity. Check out my blog if you want to have a look at the nuance As for unintended consequences, what are you referring to?
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Replying to @GidMK
I can't agree that this situation is as binary as fewer guns = fewer deaths. It may be that some firearms restrictions cause more people to die.
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Replying to @HealthCareTatts
The key is a comprehensive solution as is seen in virtually every other country in the world
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Replying to @GidMK
I am willing to hear out any idea, but it seems that most of the ideas I've been hearing and reading lately are completely ineffectual at combating violent crime, while effectively stomping all over individual rights. And I dispute the effectiveness of this in other nations.
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Replying to @HealthCareTatts
The basic methods that have been proposed as first steps in the US would be to standardize licensing laws, and implement gun and ammunition tracking systems
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Replying to @GidMK
I assert those ideas would be completely ineffective at improving safety or reducing violent crime of any type. Starting with......
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Replying to @HealthCareTatts @GidMK
Licensing. This would instantly create a black market rivaling narcotics along with all the crime that comes with a black market. Non-compliance would widespread. I will never license myself or register any of my firearms. Continued
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Replying to @HealthCareTatts @GidMK
We have only to look at driving licensure to see how ineffective this is. Licensure does not prevent people from driving without a license. It does not prevent vehicles from being used as weapons. It does not prevent people from driving dangerously. It only generates tax revenue.
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That is, by and large, total nonsense. Licensing may not stop all people from driving without a license, but it does prevent the vast majority. Similarly with your other two points. No one is suggesting that gun control will somehow Prevent All Crime
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