[NinoFan]

I have a really, really hard time believing that 600,000 Americans enjoy such evil.

[Fresh Wind]

I have a really, really hard time believing that 600,000 Americans enjoy such evil.

You can't put much faith in "police estimates". They're always exaggerated to create a panic atmosphere in which politicians will throw money at the problem. That means they can hire more cops, buy more and better equipment, and basically live large off the taxpayer's dime. As budgets tighten, you will see more and more of this sort of "fund us or else" fear mongering.

[Tribune7]

There are 303 million Americans. 600,000 is about a fifth of a percent.

And of the ones that voted, I betcha most of them voted for Obama.