Whenever pro-second amendment advocates try to argue that gun control will lead to disaster, the city of Chicago has always provided the perfect fodder for their arguments. Despite having some of the most draconian gun laws in the country, the city of Chicago has long been notorious for its mind-boggling murder statistics. To the surprise of no one who supports gun rights, the latest statistics out of Chicago show that the city is still a prime example of what happens when you hinder gun rights for law-abiding citizens.
According to CNN, 141 people were murdered in Chicago during the first three months of the year, which is 71.9% higher than the 82 people who were killed in the same time frame last year. Even more astonishing for a city that prides itself on tackling guns, is the fact that shootings during the first three months of the year have gone up 88.5%, from 359 in 2015, to 677 in 2016. In other words, gun violence has nearly doubled over the past year.
CNN interviewed several residents in Chicago about the explosion in violence, and they all seemed to blame it on the economy. “If you really want to stop this epidemic of violence, the best way to stop a bullet is with a job” explained one resident.
While there is certainly merit to that, the economy isn’t the sole contributing factor to violence. In fact, all crime rates declined in the United States following the crash of 2008. Maybe it’s time for the city to admit that making it easier to own and carry a weapon would also alleviate their horrendous crime rates.
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Crazy that people of Chicago have to put up with lawlessness and corrupt city rule. Common law and the right to self defense are being put in action by the people despite the city gun ban! Common Law is still very much alive and the absolute proof is the U.S.A. still mints lawful money in gold and silver coin!
In addition to being the murder capital of the U.S. Chicago is the most corrupt city in the U.S.
Who else pays a foreign entity exorbitant fees to park their cars on their streets?
And a good firearm in the hands of a well regulated Militia or individual is called a peacemaker
A gun is moments away the ‘cops’ might be hours away.
stock up – all good pats should.
Blackberry, you are not seeing gold and silver coinage used daily in USA. If you have a silver dime or quarter, compare the weight with what’s circulating today. Light as plastic.
Democrat run city. On a different note….how many assault rifles were used in those crimes vs. hand guns? I’d almost bet my next paycheck that hand guns were used in roughly 90% of those shootings yet assault rifles are the problem. Instead of looking at the real problem….ie; gangs, lack of respect for life, drugs, gun runners,
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