Re: Chronic Sick

[CameraTraveler@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/21/03 3:27:24 AM, nimbo@ukonline.co.uk writes:


> With the number of guns in the US and the right wing nature of the American
> culture... Well is it common for people who look different to be murdered?
>
> I'm asking on this list as most users are American.  I was wondering about
> my chances of survival in the US!


Chris, did you just watch Easy Rider or something?   What do you mean by "look different?"   It's not common for anyone to be assaulted, let alone killed, because of their looks.   Don't believe everything you read.

Your chances of survival over here are quite excellent.   Most of us only shoot with cameras.   Those that use weapons for their assaulting most often use them on someone they know or on themselves.   According the latest statistics I saw you are more likely to be the victim of a violent crime in England than you are in the USA, but a higher proportion of violent crimes in the US involve the use of a firearm.

If you want to wade through some US statistics go here:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/cvict_v.htm

Cheers,
Rich Mason