>>>More red herrings. Do you honestly believe that the number of deaths by gun would be replaced by an equal number of deaths by knife. If so, then I think you aren't really thinking this thing through.
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>>Probably not the accidental deaths by gun.
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>>Many intentional killings would simply change methods.
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>>Lots of wild animals would likely make comebacks - they could easily replace the accidental gun deaths.
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>>Criminals would be happier at least.
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>Ok, let me rephrase. Do you believe the number of murders by gun would be replaced by an equal number of murders by knife? How on earth (or anywhere else) would you manage a Columbine with a knife?
Criminals will get guns, regardless. If guns are outlawed, it would open up a whole new business of gun importation!
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