Quote Originally Posted by Yossarian View Post
Sure, what is the problem you want to address? The issues may be different for "mass shootings" versus the general carnage that occurs within certain demographics or geographies.

So let's start with that. Crime rates are reaching historic lows: http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012...oric-lows?lite

Since we are moving toward historic crime lows while right to carry laws and gun ownership increases, you have to identify what it is about that trend that you want to change.
I think one would need show a connection between the two - more people own and carry smartphones as well, but I would not immediately attribute a drop in violent crime rates to it.

Added: then again - ability of people to dial 911, take pictures and video - I wonder if smartphones are attributable to a portion of the drop?