Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
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The Right to Bear Arms ... on Campus

I like the right to bear arms.  I will grudgingly agree that some places, such as bars, are places where guns probably shouldn't be.  This bill proposes allowing guns on college campuses.  I think that's a great idea.  It would make school shootings briefer, because one of the armed students or teachers might manage to take out the shooter.  And it might help discourage rape, too.
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ysabetwordsmith

Well...

ysabetwordsmith

March 17 2011, 19:39:28 UTC 10 years ago

>> I admit that I don't understand why in a country that isn't in a serious crisis (disaster, civil war or the like), an average citizen would ave te need to carry a gun to feel safe...<<

If you have a gun, you can use it to defend yourself against home robbery, mugging, carjacking, rape, and other violent crimes. These are commonly cited as reasons why individuals choose to carry a gun. The campus shooter is a more recent addition.

While America is not currently embroiled in civil war, it is considerably below my standards for a safe/sane/functional society. I can easily understand why people feel threatened and wish to go armed for personal protection.

>> do you know where I could find data about the incidence of rape in the U.S.? I wonder at the difference of 'perception of average risk' I notice between here and there <<

America has a relatively high rate of rape and other sexual crimes, especially for a developed nation. Furthermore, campus environments are among the most prone to this type of crime. Some statistics may be found at:
http://www.rainn.org/statistics
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rape_statistics
http://www.disastercenter.com/crime/uscrime.htm
http://www.paralumun.com/issuesrapestats.htm
rhodielady_47

Re: Well...

rhodielady_47

March 17 2011, 21:53:39 UTC 10 years ago

"America has a relatively high rate of rape and other sexual crimes, especially for a developed nation."
Chances are they are only going by the numbers of REPORTED sex crimes. Just remember that in many countries women still hide the fact that they have been the victim of sexual assault.
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my_partner_doug

Re: Well...

my_partner_doug

March 18 2011, 17:58:20 UTC 10 years ago

"Chances are they are only going by the numbers of REPORTED sex crimes. "

That applies to the U.S. as well as elsewhere; both the F.B.I. and the Justice Department estimate that far less than half of all rapes are reported to the police.