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Citizen Gun Ownership and Its Effect on Crime

by Ron Fields in Issues, March 4, 2012
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Citizen gun ownership deters crime and protects innocent civilians. The precise number of crimes deterred by citizens with firearms has eluded researchers. Estimates have ranged from approximately 100,000 crimes deterred per year to approximately 2,000,000. Although the nature of defensive gun uses varies, there are thousands of examples reported each year of ordinary citizens preventing crime by using their lawfully obtained weapons. Gun control legislation appears to have the unintended consequence of disarming the citizenry, while criminals can procure weapons from illicit sources. The policy questions on gun control relate to optimizing crime deterrence and minimizing accidental shootings and access to guns by criminals and minors.

Congratulations! You Won $500!

by tenraj in Crime, October 4, 2011
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Be aware of phishing. Somebody was trying to get my login details for liberty reserve by phishing by sending this email..

Internet Censorship in Australia

by David Hudson in Issues, April 1, 2010
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Short write-up on why Internet censorship is bad.

Should Juvenile Delinquents Be Treated Like Adult Criminals?

by gmgoldie in Crime, August 4, 2008
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Issues that need to be taken into consideration when it comes to sentencing juveniles for criminal activities.

Organized Crime in Spain

by Tanya Thomas in Crime, December 3, 2007
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Organized crime is prevalent in the second most visited country in the world, Spain.

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