Pteropuss 0 #26 January 14, 2013 QuoteI'm arguing statistics. The United States contains 20 of the 20 largest cities in the United States. Even including Detroit, D.C., etc., the violent crime rate in Texas is higher than the U.S. average. I've recently been told that it's about 6% higher. The U.S. has 100% of the 20 largest cities, with a 300 million population. Texas has 5 of the 20 largest cities, with only a 25 million population. I.E. Texas has 25% bad with only 8% good - the concentration of large cities in Texas skews the crime states unfavorably. No different than the way Chicago crime statistics make Illinois look a lot worse than it would otherwise be without big city Chicago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #27 January 14, 2013 QuoteQuoteQuote And besides, where crime rates are bad is where the good guys need guns for self defense the most. Nonsense! I've worked in Chicago (south side) for 35 years, where homicide rates are bad, yet I've not felt the need for a gun for self defense once in all that time. Being street smart is the way to keep out of trouble. Not everyone is as smart as you think you are Well, I HAVE NOT needed a gun for self defense in 35 years on the south side of Chicago, so STFU back at yourself.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #28 January 14, 2013 QuoteQuoteI always thought federal laws and regulations trumped the states. They do. the best legal action for a state to take..... Isn't there a legitimate argument that when the fed is operating outside its defined roles, one that's supposed to be reserved for the states - shouldn't the state law trump then? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #29 January 14, 2013 QuoteQuoteQuoteI always thought federal laws and regulations trumped the states. They do. the best legal action for a state to take..... Isn't there a legitimate argument that when the fed is operating outside its defined roles, one that's supposed to be reserved for the states - shouldn't the state law trump then? Yes. But first the state has to get the federal courts to nullify a federal statute on grounds of its unconstitutionality. Again, it's a matter of horse, then cart. Litigate issues out of sequence, and you get kicked out of court. (In the trade, we sometimes refer to it as whether an issue is or is not "ripe" to be litigated.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #30 January 14, 2013 Actually that was the title to another of his posts. Try and keep up grandpa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #31 January 14, 2013 Will you teach me the street smarts? Derek V Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #32 January 16, 2013 Quote Well, I HAVE NOT needed a gun for self defense in 35 years on the south side of Chicago, so STFU back at yourself. How many times have you needed a PSA count, or an EKG? What about the insurance policies on your plane and house? Are those also bad ideas? Or is it plausible that some preventative measures can give the concerned a measure of comfort without regard to whether others get by fine without them. Do you think insurance policies should be outlawed because some people abuse them with fraudulent claims? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
