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263 No - 46%
As of the time of my vote.
This is a discussion on Clerk shot robber in Kansas City - vote on survey within the General Firearm Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; 313 Yes - 54% 263 No - 46% As of the time of my vote....
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313 Yes - 54%
263 No - 46%
As of the time of my vote.
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Do you think the threat of citizens carrying weapons deters criminals?
581 Votes
Yes 317 55%
No 264 45%
Even if it didn't deter criminals, I want the option to be able to defend myself with something of substance.
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Voted. Still on the Yes side.
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Unfortunately, this is a messed up poll. You can vote over and over again. Apparently it doesn't cookie your computer. The 250+ no votes could all be from one person.
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Got my yes vote.
For God, Family and Country!
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Voted
yes 56%
no 44%
For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the son of man be. Mathew 24:27
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Choice Votes Percentage of 632 Votes
Yes 356 56%
No 276 44%
It's Ks City, the counties in that whole area of NE Kansas are some of the most liberal in Kansas . None of the rest of Kansas is that way.
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Voted
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voted 56%
thanks for letting us know, my state and all
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Voted. I cringed when I saw how many people voted "no"
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Yes is at 58% now. Keep Voting CCWs!
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Ok - I started reading the replies to the thread and it got me thinking (there goes the system engineer in me again). I looked up the recurrence rate of incarceration (over 50%). If it doesn't deter a criminal the first time, it definitely will the next (the criminal won't be around to perform the crime). Therefore, I contend that the MINIMUM reduction of crime will be at least 33% (removes 50% of the additional persons available to perform the crime).
Recidivism: Recidivism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The effect of incarceration on former prisoners has been a very common topic of discussion for many years. In most cases, it is believed that many prisoners will find themselves right back where they started, in jail. In the United States, 68% percent of males and 58% of females are rearrested, and 53% and 39% respectively are re-incarcerated (2003)."
source: Visher, Christy A. 2003. “Transitions From Prison To Community: Understanding Individual Pathways”. The Urban Institute, Justice Policy Center, District of Columbia Washington, 20037
See also: "Bureau of Justice Statistics Recidivism of Prisoners Released in 1994". bjs.Ojp.usdoj.gov
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I voted yes. I don't think it deters criminals, but it does reduce their numbers. Fewer criminals = less crime.
Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around laws. Plato
Hard to believe it's that close, reading the comments, I don't think I read 1 negative comment, so not really sure the voting is factual.
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An ounce of lead is worth 200lbs of cop.
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I view a firearm for self-defense like a spare tire on your car---you DON"T want to use it but, when you NEED it, its good to have around!
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