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New anti-gun “study” debunked
October 5, 2009 | Tagged Eugene Volokh | 1 Comment
Once again, Professor Eugene Volokh offers incisive comment in the continuing debate about the efficacy of guns for self-defense. In remarks about a new “study” regarding shootings in Philadelphia, Dr. Volokh points out the lack of controls regarding critical variables, such as gang membership.
The Philly sample size of 675 isn’t as small as some other studies, but it pales in comparison to Dr. John Lott’s research, which looked at every single county in the United States. Dr. Lott concluded that “shall issue” concealed carry permit regulations save lives. See Dr. Lott’s Book, More Guns, Less Crime.
Unfortunately, the ScienceDaily.com press release trumpeting this research was echoed in the Philadelphia Daily News. We can expect to see this “study” touted on all the usual anti-gun rights websites and raised to the level of holy writ by Left wing politicians.
See my Categories, “Media Bias,” and “Junk Science” for other examples of the Mainstream Media’s ready acceptance of any “study” that purports to bolster attacks against the fundamental rights of American Citizens to armed self-defense against crime, tyranny, and genocide.
Def Mech
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