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Originally Posted by tynashracing
So, it was reported on Fox News this morning...
Per FBI stats...more people killed with hammers and clubs than rifles each year.
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You really have to look more broadly than Fox News. Seriously. You are not putting yourself in a good light here.
For 18 years worth of FBI statistics, with 14,000 to 23,000 murders per year, guns were used in 58% to 70% of those murders, depending on the year. Yes, there more more handguns used than rifles, but long guns still accounted for around 12% of murders.
All blunt objects (including your favourite hammers, but also all other types of blunt objects) were used in 4% to 6% of murders. So, it looks like guns are about 12 times more likely to be used in a murder in the US than all blunt objects combined.
Bare hands and feet were used in 5% to 7% of murders.
So it looks like it is safer to have hammers in your hands than nothing. Somebody should tell Fox News.
Data above is from the FBI Uniform Crime Reports. This link shows 18 years of data, but isn't as recent as it could be.
Murder Victims--Circumstances and Weapons Used or Cause of Death statistics - USA Census numbers
Fox News (and their ilk) are ridiculous. Look to real data sources. Remember the discussion we had above on critical thinking? Use multiple sources. Verify the data. And try to use logic, reason and judgement.
Based on past posts, this is usually where you claim you are just posting a link, and that you aren't responsible for the content of it. BS. You are spreading nonsense. Trouble is, some may believe you. And you will be partly responsible for the continuing dumbing down of society. Congratulations.