irateplatypus

ananas,

crime is an equal opportunity category, but there are segments of the population who choose to take the opportunity more than others... at times those delineations are statistically linked to racial identities. so, in a way... there are crimes that are more likely to be committed by certain ethnic groups. also, it's no secret that societies that have homogeneous ethnic compositions are often very low in crime (japan, switzerland, norway). it isn't always the case, but not having societal lines able to be draw along ethnic boundaries seems to be a factor in the reduction of crime.

i don't think it's exactly the definition of irony... because i don't think moore (as much as i detest the guy's work) ever promoted the abolition of ALL firearms. it is probably something he wished would've been kept under wraps, the good lord knows he has enough stuff to smudge over without worrying about giving the public one more reason to side with his detractors. i think there are enough examples of the "animal farm" mentality among elitists without having to point to this one.

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