More Guns, More Deaths?

A recent letter claimed more guns cause more gun deaths. This ignores the facts. Canada has a higher rate of gun ownership but a lower rate of gun deaths than America. There are other factors such as latitude and population density. States near the southern border or gulf coast have higher murder rates, states near the northern border have lower rates. Rural areas have a lower rate of gun deaths with a higher rate of gun ownership. Vermont is one example. Chicago has a higher rate of gun deaths even with its gun prohibition. If poverty doesn’t cause crime it certainly correlates with it. What can be done to reduce poverty?

Gun control disarms honest people, lawbreakers ignore these laws. Look at big cities such as Chicago. Those who deny the connection between gun prohibition and tyranny are ignoring 20th century history. Don’t be fooled by advertising or other false claims, even if they come from well-meaning people who repeat slogans.

Ronald A. Sobieraj

They Should be Charged with Murder!

Recently, there have been a plethora of commercials on television regarding monetary compensation for those who worked or went to school in lower Manhattan after the 9-11 Attack due to the toxic air. Many are suffering the after affects now and a great number have passed away. Due to the misinformation from Christine Todd Whitman and Rudolph Giuliani, these poor souls thought it was safe to go about their lives. Both Whitman and Giuliani are culpable to this tragedy and it’s a shame they cannot be personally sued. I’m sure when each of them meets their demise, flags will be lowered in their honor – they don’t deserve such an honor! Too bad that duo can’t be charged with murder!

Sincerely,

Michael J. Rusznak