Gun Violence And Terrorism: Putting The Two In Perspective


by SavvyRoo on Jan 10, 2016 | Views: 148 | Score: 0
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SavvyRoo on Jan 10, 2016 12:54 PM said:

Recently, a political debate has erupted over two contentious issues within the United States: gun control and terrorism. While President Obama has stressed the importance of curbing gun violence, many Republicans claim that terrorism is the more pressing issue. According to the most recent statistics gathered by the US State Department, however, the number of deaths that resulted from the use of firearms dwarfs those caused by terrorism.