what should we worry about?

Question

Doctors vs. Guns
Doctors:
• The number of physicians in the U.S. is 700,000
• Accidental deaths caused by Physicians per year are 120,000
• Accidental deaths per physician is 0.171
Statistics courtesy of U.S. Dept of Health Human Services.


Guns:
• The number of gun owners in the U.S. is 80,000,000
• The number of accidental gun deaths per year, all age groups, is 1,500
• The number of accidental deaths per gun owner is .000188.
Statistics courtesy of F.B.I.

Statistically, doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners.
Remember, "Guns don't kill people, doctors do."
FACT: Not everyone has a gun, but almost everyone has at least one doctor.

Please alert your friends to this alarming threat immediatly. We must ban doctors before this gets completely out of hand!

Answer 1

Wonderful commentary, that makes the point about gun ownersip. I'd recommend everyone read the book, More Guns Less Crime.

For the intentional harm guy, pull out the statistics for harm caused by power tools, or automobiles.

Answer 2

I sometimes go shooting with a doctor.....what's my risk in that scenario?

Interesting info.....I'd like to see data on accidental gun deaths vs. accidental bathtub/shower deaths too.

Answer 3

I like how you have all the stats and sources to back it up. I also like what Ioranray added. Its smart people like y'all who need to speak out more to keep our 2nd amendment rights.

Answer 4

"Guns don't kill people, doctors do." I love it
I knew my extreme dislike of doctors was warranted

Answer 5

Accidents, sure their lower, bring the statistics for intentional harm with a firearm, and we'll talk.

Answer 6

I worry about teenagers driving.

Answer 7

stop it ron,you're making sense!