tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542861226217814571.post6592651096863362853..comments2015-03-11T10:58:38.801-04:00Comments on Uninspired anti-gun violence title: Gun violence in the US, Part 2: the bad statesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01842588789624831806noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542861226217814571.post-8197461748417810832014-06-25T21:25:50.462-04:002014-06-25T21:25:50.462-04:00I hate to say this, because it will seem like yet ...I hate to say this, because it will seem like yet another violation of the law of parsimony, but even if the Puerto Rico case definitely proved that there restrictive gun regulations did not solve gun violence, that would not mean that the "trafficking" explanations in DC and Chicago were still false. <br /><br />As for PR, it's not as though guns are outlawed there. In fact, it seems just like there is a somewhat complicated process to get a gun. But not that you cannot. Moreover, as you probably know, firearms are also frequently traced back to Florida. <br /><br />So you are also a fan of William of Ockham? I am definitely not "determined" to disprove the law of parsimony. <br /><br />But I take it your view is that PR proves definitively that trafficking cannot be the explanation for DC and Chicago? To me it seems like such an incredible simple, one might say parsimonious, explanation. <br /><br />Does your appreciation for parsimony incline you to support CDC research into gun violence? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842588789624831806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542861226217814571.post-60038753989285461412014-06-24T18:55:28.533-04:002014-06-24T18:55:28.533-04:00Your "gun trafficking" argument to expla...Your "gun trafficking" argument to explain/apologize for DC's high gun homicide rate falls apart once you consider other US territories with high amounts of gun control. Puerto Rico is a perfect example of a place that follows US law, is filled with Americans, has oppressive gun control laws, and has a very high gun homicide rate. Oh, and it's an island, so you can't blame its gun violence problem on surrounding states. Which you seem determined to do.<br /><br />You seem determined to disprove the Law of Parsimony.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com