Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Switzerland has a stunningly high rate of gun ownership — here's why it doesn't have mass shootings
SF Gate ^ | 3/24/2018

Posted on 03/25/2018 8:04:06 PM PDT by Altura Ct.

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-75 last
To: T-Bone Texan
'Because it is estimated that approximately 90% of all violent crime in America is perpetrated by nonwhites.

Just think if suddenly the violent crime rate dropped by 90%. '

i'd love to see a source on that one.

Secondly, we were talking about mass shootings. Seems it's about average all around per race if you want to talk about that when it comes to punks going to school and slaughtering their buddies. Or a dude going to vegas and shooting up the place.

I don't hold a 'race' responsible. It's always the individual actions of the criminal. Regardless of social background and such.

I'm sorry your kids can't play in the front yard. But, 'we' can't live in fear. Or if it's that bad you can always move. It is for the safety of your kids after all.

61 posted on 03/26/2018 8:16:06 AM PDT by Theoria (I should never have surrendered. I should have fought until I was the last man alive)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 59 | View Replies]

To: Lurker

True, but if a majority are going to vote that way it could very well help to push all of them to vote that way to remain integrated with what the other swiss seemingly want.


62 posted on 03/26/2018 8:28:14 AM PDT by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 52 | View Replies]

To: Oscar in Batangas
I’m going to guess that it’s because 15% of their under-age-26 population isn’t spaced out on psychotropic drugs.

If you look at crime stats in America from those of European descent, (excluding hispanics, as they are at least arguably partially of spanish descent) you'll find rates of crime at or lower than any country on the planet.

63 posted on 03/26/2018 8:58:55 AM PDT by zeugma (Power without accountability is fertilizer for tyranny.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Altura Ct.

“Switzerland doesn’t have an army...Switzerland IS an army”...

When asked by one of Hitler’s generals what Switzerland would do if Germany invaded, the top general of the Swiss forces replied “The Swiss would each fire one shot and go home”...The Nazis never invaded Switzerland...

The majority of the arms held by the Swiss of military age, in their private homes, are select fire/full auto capable military grade weapons...The Swiss also have a well developed system of civilian marksmanship programs and competitions, that include the very young of both sexes, to maintain their capabilities...Government supports this system with upgraded weapons as new models become available, and with ammo and training...

Of all people, none other than Gary Hart once publicly recommended the US adopt the Swiss defense system...I’ve always agreed; we already do in the sense of the “militia”, but the idea should be formalized...


64 posted on 03/26/2018 10:08:27 AM PDT by elteemike (Light travels faster than sound...That's why so many people appear bright until you hear them speak)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Altura Ct.

Armed people are friendly people.


65 posted on 03/26/2018 1:35:27 PM PDT by minnesota_bound
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: BenLurkin; Theoria

Are you saying that violent crime rates, particularly murder, are the same for all racial and cultural groups? That is not what FBI Uniform Crime Report data show.


66 posted on 03/26/2018 2:36:23 PM PDT by 2harddrive
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 17 | View Replies]

To: jonrick46

I said simply that on average, we have a gun per person in America. Take the total number of firearms, and divide by the population, and you have about one for each person. Of course, most gun owners own 5 or 6, while many other people, especially minors and women, own none.


67 posted on 03/26/2018 2:39:25 PM PDT by 2harddrive
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 47 | View Replies]

To: 2harddrive
You said '90% of all violent crime in America is perpetrated by nonwhites'.

I said provide link or source.

68 posted on 03/26/2018 3:40:26 PM PDT by Theoria (I should never have surrendered. I should have fought until I was the last man alive)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 66 | View Replies]

To: Altura Ct.

Also fairly homogeneous population. Why globalists want to flood West with aliens.


69 posted on 03/26/2018 8:51:23 PM PDT by YogicCowboy ("I am not entirely on anyone's side, because no one is entirely on mine." - J. R. R. Tolkien)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Theoria

“You said ‘90% of all violent crime in America is perpetrated by nonwhites’.
I said provide link or source.”

No, actually I did NOT say that. Can you please show me the quote to which you refer? Never mind, I see that it was T-bone Texan who said that. You might ask him.


70 posted on 03/27/2018 10:33:52 AM PDT by 2harddrive
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 68 | View Replies]

To: 2harddrive
Thanks, my screw up on the posting. As for your point, I never said they were equal when it came to violent crime.

Again, it's on the individual who is responsible. Not a group of people.

71 posted on 03/27/2018 12:07:11 PM PDT by Theoria (I should never have surrendered. I should have fought until I was the last man alive)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 70 | View Replies]

To: Altura Ct.

Switzerland, noted for it’s world class alpine ski racers, has never had an African-Switzerlander on their team. Is it because they’re racists or maybe there aren’t any?


72 posted on 03/27/2018 12:15:55 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (My cat is not fat, she is just big boned........)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Altura Ct.
'SF Gate'

Stopped reading right there. Sorry, I 've stopped reading leftist propaganda pieces and SF is full of B.S.
73 posted on 03/27/2018 12:18:23 PM PDT by farming pharmer
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Theoria

True. It is always the individual’s responsibility.


74 posted on 03/27/2018 12:37:55 PM PDT by 2harddrive
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 71 | View Replies]

To: Kickass Conservative

Compare Switzerland to the Switzerland of America: New Hampshire. That would be an accurate comparison in terms of size, wealth, education, demography, etc.


75 posted on 10/17/2018 8:14:13 PM PDT by MSF BU
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-75 last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson