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Originally posted by Phaenx
I have a quick interview to conduct on the matter of gun control. Ultimately the question is, "Are guns responsible for rising/falling crime rates?"
However, I first have some other questions because I also want to know why you would think that:
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What is your name? (John/Jane Smith if you wish to remain anonymous)
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Smooth
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Where were you born, how where you raised?
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Street kid in Southern California
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What do you do for a living?
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Criminology, Ph. D. Candidate
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Have guns played any significant part in your life? (hunting, shooting, ever get shot? friend get shot?)
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Met hunters in Oregon; been on all ends of the bullet while growing up
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How has this experience affected your view of guns?
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Negative view of the utilitity of guns; meeting hunters allowed me to build empathy for people who felt it was a legitimate, non-violent (in terms of violent crime) hobby/lifestyel
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In context of this experience, do you believe we should restrict access to guns?
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I believe some restrictions should be placed on gun ownership. I am a proponent of using technology to inhibit illicit/unauthorized use of firearms. I don't support barring all felons from firearm ownership--at most, only those who have been convicted of actively using a firearm to commit a violent crime. After debt has been paid to society, I don't necessarily agree that lifelong restriction is appropriate.
The criminological literature is very conflicting in terms of gun legislations' effectiveness. I am still in the process of researching this topic, but it isn't one of my priorities.
Do you have any proof to reinforce your claims?
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Final question, what's for dinner tonight?
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Vegan corndogs, salad, and french fries.
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Thank you in advance if you were good enough to fill out my interview. I think this will be an interesting way of addressing some of the older issues which are still issues nonetheless. [/B]
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You are welcome. Thanks for setting this up.