Guns

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Originally Posted by PaidTimeOff

The state also has the 3rd highest population of all the states in the nation. More people = more crime regardless. I'm going by what my friend, WHO LIVED THERE, experienced. How long have you lived in Texas? Also, obviously different areas of a state are more dangerous than others. He's just going by what he himself experienced and what people he knew in the area experienced. He felt that everyone carrying guns led to much fewer muggings and violent crimes in his area because criminals don't have to worry only about the police shooting them up when they pull a gun out.

And regardless, you've ignored my final point. If guns are outlawed, then the only people with guns are the criminals. Illicit drugs are also illegal, but that doesn't stop people from finding ways to get them.

it's got nothing to do with the size of the population, it is the rate of crime per capita.

i wasnt' commenting on your final point- only that your friend's anecdotal evidence isnt' borne out by the statistics.
don't take my word for it, just google crime rates.