Bill Brady On Violence In America

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these murders with the shootings and bashings have been said to create a numbness that in return requires even crueler and gorier murders just to induce a flutter a shock. Murder pays- for the sponsors. Rap anthems that glorify gang violence and the brutal abuse of women sell.

There are more gun dealers in America then there are gas stations or grocery stores. In 1991, 14,373 Americans were murdered with a gun, over 12,000 with a handgun. In England it was 486. Every 14 minutes someone dies of a gun wound. Every gun injury involving hospitalization costs over 30,000-80% of which is paid by the taxpayer. There are 71 million handguns in America. In 1992, 34,000 people applied for licenses to sell guns; only 37 were denied; with only 240 inspectors to police and 245,000 gun dealers; this is no surprise.

In a nationwide poll of teenagers here were some of the results. 15% of suburban teenagers and 17% of urban teenagers reported carrying a gun in the last 30 days. 40% of all ...

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