Gun Ownership Issues

For John, BLUF:  Correlation is a terrible thing.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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SCOTT ADAMS:  Why Gun Control Can’t Be Solved In The USA:

But we do know that race and poverty are correlated.  And we know that poverty and crime are correlated.  And we know that race and political affiliation are correlated.  Therefore, my team (Clinton) is more likely to use guns to shoot innocent people, whereas the other team (Trump) is more likely to use guns for sporting and defense.

That’s a gross generalization.  Obviously.  Your town might be totally different.

So it seems to me that gun control can’t be solved because Democrats are using guns to kill each other – and want it to stop – whereas Republicans are using guns to defend against Democrats.  Psychologically, those are different risk profiles.  And you can’t reconcile those interests, except on the margins.  For example, both sides might agree that rocket launchers are a step too far.  But Democrats are unlikely to talk Republicans out of gun ownership because it comes off as “Put down your gun so I can shoot you.”

That’s poor salesmanship.

This was posted this morning by Glenn Reynolds.  There are comments at the link.

Hat tip to the InstaPundit.

Regards  —  Cliff