A common gun control canard is that “guns cause suicides.” They point to our nation’s high gun ownership rate, and our “resulting” high incidence of suicide.
Only one problem — the U.S. DOES NOT HAVE A HIGH SUICIDE RATE. Japan, which bans guns, has a suicide rate more than double ours.
Indeed, among the 26 OECD “civilized” countries — ALL of which have much lower rates of gun ownership — the U.S. has the 9th lowest suicide rate.
Sigh. Facts are such troubling things.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/world/suiciderate.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Number_of_guns_per_capita_by_country
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Number_of_guns_per_capita_by_country
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There is a lower rate of death from those who play Russian Roulette with revolvers when compared to those who play Russian Roulette with pistols
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Russian roulette was Charles Darwin’s idea. It culls the herd, and raises the IQ average.
Richard, I don’t think it is working. Seems just the opposite is happening.
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Harold, the solution is obvious — we need more roulette players. Hey, I’ve got it! A government Russian roulette lottery draft.
Wait. No, that won’t work either. That’s just random selection.
On the other hand, if I get to pick the winners, then this might have the intended effect!
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Hmmm, I’m going to give this Russian roulette idea more thought.
Here’s an approach I’m mulling over — a tournament with a million dollar grand prize (no runners’ up prizes or “participation trophies” need be dispensed).
It could be a fascinating tournament to rival March Madness. Indeed, we could establish fantasy leagues to get everyone involved, and perhaps fund the grand prize (after I get my cut, of course).
I’m thinking The Donald as the game show host. I’m on a roll! I’m gonna make a killing!!!!
I need to take up gardening.