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Originally Posted by JCL
That is why they reference the rate instead of the number of deaths. Feel free to read the link with sources.
Still feeling good about that 20 year run?
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That's like asking if Britain is happy about their reduction in violent crimes.
Accidental death rate for children falls – The Chart - CNN.com Blogs
Teen Homicide, Suicide, and Firearm Deaths | Child Trends Databank
"Trends in firearm-related deaths (homicides and suicides, as well as deaths from unintended injuries) have followed a similar pattern for teens ages 15 to 19, with rates declining dramatically during the late 1990s, from 24.5 per 100,000 in 1995, to 13.1 per 100,000 in 2000. As with the homicide rate, the firearm-related death rate fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2006, before decreasing to 10.6 deaths per 100,000 in 2010, the lowest rate on record." (Figure 1)
Not to mention how many of these issues are GANG related! I'm too tired to go back and quote more...every reader can decide if we've got this massive issue today or not. And if so, is it with gangs or little Johnny across the street.