There has been a crime surge in Boston this year. In the last 6 weeks alone there have been 22 shootings in Boston. Gun related arrests are up 39% from last year and fire arm seizures are up 34% from last year.Community leaders are saying there are ‘just too many guns on the streets.’ They are talking about sophisticated surveillance systems and community awareness to attempt to ebb the tide of gun related violence that has the city under siege.
Boston has very restrictive gun regulations. It is very difficult, if not impossible for the average citizen to legally obtain a permit to carry a gun or purchase a gun.
San Francisco has also experienced a surge in gun related crime. San Francisco has strict anti-gun legislation. Only 10 people in the San Francisco area have permits to carry firearms. TEN PEOPLE in all of San Francisco!
Washington DC has had a ban on law-abiding citizens owning guns legally for almost 30 years. Washington DC has been the ‘murder capital’ of the nation 14 of the past 15 years.
In 1982 Kennesaw Georgia passed a Mandatory Gun Ownership law. The head of each household is required to keep at least one firearm in the home, with just a few exceptions.
I’ve been to Kennesaw. I’ve seen people walking around there with guns on their hips, like in the old west.After 1982, Kennesaw Georgia saw a 74% drop in their crime rate. It’s murder rate has plummeted to 0.19 per year, almost non-existent. Other crimes, like rape and robberies have decreased at a similar rate.
After 1982, Kennesaw Georgia saw a 74% drop in their crime rate. r, almost non-existent. Other crimes, like rape and robberies have decreased at a similar rate.Â
After 1982, Kennesaw Georgia saw a 74% drop in their crime rate. r, almost non-existent. Other crimes, like rape and robberies have decreased at a similar rate.
Wonder why we never hear anything about the success Kennesaw Georgia has had in virtually eliminating crime in their city? Wonder why that’s not on the news. I would think these cities that have out-of-control crime rates, gang violence and surging violence would be interested in learning from communities that have successfully dealt with crime.
I guess not.
The Second Amendment guarantees the self-evident right of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves, their families and their property. This right is not given to the state or the city, but to the citizen.
This is a violent and brutal world. Like they say, don’t bring a knife to a gun fight.
Very interesting! You come up with some fascinating information!
That is the truth. I think if a criminal knows that the person on the other side of the door of a home or business has a gun they would be less likely to mess with them! But of course the liberal media does not want to report success stories–it doesn’t make for juicy stories.
BTW, great job on Carol’s blog design. It looks great!!
WE WOULD RATHER DO BUSINESS WITH 1000 AL QAEDA TERRORISTS THAN WITH ONE SINGLE AMERICAN SOLDIER
This sign was prominently displayed in the window of a business in Philadelphia. You are probably outraged at the thought of such an inflammatory statement.
One would think that anti-hate groups from all across the country would be marching on this business . . .and that the National Guard might have to be called to keep the angry crowds back.
But, perhaps in these stressful times one might be tempted to let the proprietors simply make their statement . .
We are a society which holds Freedom of Speech as perhaps our greatest liberty. And after all, it is just a sign.
You may ask what kind of business would dare post such a sign?
Answer: A Funeral Home
(Who said morticians had no sense of humor?)
You gotta love it!!! God Bless America!
I live in Brandon, VT. We have 6 cops. The gun laws in VT is that anyone can have a gun in their home. Loaded weapons must be visable, meaning you can tote a loaded pistol on your hip, as long as it’s visable.
While you don’t see people toting guns on their hips here, Crime rate is non-existant. But I guess mosquitoes don’t do drive-by shootings now do they?
Carol and Jane - I agree, criminals are going to look for the easier marks.
Anonymous - Ha! on the mortician joke.
Nancie - mosquitoes in Brandon VT? lol
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Actually, I suggest bringing a knife to a gun fight. In fact, bring two knives and two guns!
–SailFree