Lol I'm trying to help you help yourself. I'm not doing all the work for you. I've seen enough studies to convince me but don't have them handy. I could tell you to go read American Homicide and others to understand the historical trends. You're arguing that they aren't related. Do you have studies proving your side? Just saying they aren't related isn't actual proof. Your argument must also meet a burden of proof as absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. I've provided a study. Care to provide a counter?
Looks like maybe the stats were added later in an edit, as I didn't see them. Comparing stats from separate countries is terrible. This has no control for any of the other possible factors associated. Those aren't studies, but just random stats. I at least offered a study. I didn't offer any "flak", but a starting point for you with a source.
>Comparing stats from separate countries is terrible. This has no control for any of the other possible factors associated. Those aren't studies, but just random stats. I at least offered a study.
Comparing between countries is "terrible" because "there's no control for any of the other possible factors associated", but the study you offered which also seemingly has no controls is fine... because "starting point"?
