04-24-2017, 09:44 AM
(04-24-2017, 09:28 AM)GMDino Wrote: A brief lesson in why discussions go nowhere.
A challenge is proposed:
Followed by an explanation and links and citations.
Followed by denial.
One person uses multiple sources. One person cites his own amazing ability based on his job and a personal experience.
Amazing.
Flawed research is worse than no research. I am far from the only person who has claimed that the methodology of those studies renders them useless. Let's stick to provable facts shall we? Gun ownership is up and crime is down. Both are trends extending back years. Not disputable.