
10-02-2005, 03:20 PM
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Location: Calgary, Alberta - Canada
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Quote:
Originally posted by hoosier
Kennesaw, GA - home of the "each household must have a gun" law.
Crime went to zero in this Atlanta suburb after it was passed.
No known innocent people or animals have been shot.
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I call lie/fib/propoganda
Perhaps you should actually look into your "facts" before you post them (I know you watch Fax - but come on).
All stats from the Kennesaw, GA police service website:
http://www.kennesaw.ga.us/index.asp?NID=137
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City of Kennesaw 1981(Pre-Gun Law)
Population: 5,242
Burglaries: (per 100,000 pop): 1,026
Total Part 1 Crimes: (per 100,000): 4,332
City of Kennesaw 1982(Post Gun Law)
Population: 5,308
Burglaries: (per 100,000 pop): 665
Total Part 1 Crimes: (per 100,000): 3,135
City of Kennesaw 2002
Population: 22,664
Burglaries (per 100,000): 264
Total Part 1 Crimes (per 100,000): 2,345
U.S. Average 2002
Burglaries (per 100,000): 746
Total Part 1 Crimes (per 100,000): 4,118
City of Kennesaw 2003
Population: 25,183
Burglaries (per 100,000): 353
Total Part 1 Crimes (per 100,000): 2,438
U.S. Average 2003
Burglaries (per 100,000): 740
Total Part 1 Crimes (per 100,000): 4,063
Summary: Although the population of the City of Kennesaw and surrounding area has increased dramatically since 1981, on a per capita basis crimes rates were actually lower in 2002 than in 1981. It is also noted that crimes involving the use of a firearm are less than 2% of the total crimes reported.
Note: To control for population differences and make descriptions and make comparisons between jurisdictions more accurate and meaningful, index crimes are reported at the rate per 100,000 persons.
Part 1 crimes consist of: Murder, Non-Negligent Manslaughter, Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Larceny, Auto Theft and Arson.
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As you can see crime is still a far cry from "zero"
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