Tom Diaz
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Tom Diaz is a lawyer, author, and public speaker who conducts research on gun policy and violence for the Violence Policy Center, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. He has covered national security affairs for the Washington Times and served as counsel to the U.S. House Subcommittee on Crime and mehr anzeigen Criminal Justice from 1993 to 1997. weniger anzeigen
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Diaz also points out some other interesting facts, such as that gun sales, in spite of the hype surrounding the industry, are actually on the decline, which is part of the reason the gun industry is so opposed to bans on any kind of gun or gun accessory that might cut into their gradually dwindling profit potential. Also, a careful analysis of elections over the past 20 years shows that, contrary to the political power the NRA gives the impression of possessing, the NRA has had almost no real effect on the outcome of elections. This means that politicians don't need to fear crossing the NRA as much as they have tended to.
Diaz also makes the much needed point that the majority of deaths from guns are from suicides and that public health studies have shown a clear link between guns and elevated suicide rates. Suicide by gun is another public health issue that needs more study so that more such suicides may potentially be prevented.… (mehr)