W. K. Lis
Superstar
Any crime involving any kind of firearm deserves NO BAIL. Period.
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2022 43rd Ontario general election (June 2, 2022)
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kamira51
Active Member
Absolutely agree, I'm not arguing against that.
Northern Light
Superstar
The evidence does not bear out that assertion.
Australia took the approach of a ban and did see a material reduction in fire arms crime.
It certainly doesn't wipe it out; that isn't the argument for such a thing.
The argument is that a certain amount of guns obtained by the criminal element were obtained legally; a further amount are thefts from lawful gun owners, and gun retailers.
By removing those sources, you force every criminal to obtain the weapon illegally, in so doing you force the price up significantly.
Since not every criminal can afford the inflated price, fewer criminals carry guns, and the result is less gun crime.
The evidence does bear this out.
The percentage effect is difficult to measure across jurisdictions and time, but is generally well into double-digits.
The Effects of the 1996 National Firearms Agreement in Australia on Suicide, Homicide, and Mass Shootings
Australia’s 1996 National Firearms Agreement (NFA) banned several types of firearms and resulted in the government buying hundreds of thousands of the banned weapons from their owners. This essay analyses the evidence from studies examining the effect of removing so many weapons from the community.
www.rand.org
From the above:
You will notice the substantial decline in firearms homicides after the ban on most gun ownership was implemented in 1996; note also the decline in firearms suicides as well.
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One finds similar evidence in Scotland after stiff gun control was implemented.
Twenty years on: the truth about Dunblane and gun laws
One of the most notable consequences of the Dunblane massacre was the introduction of tighter gun control laws in Great Britain. After the terrors…
www.heraldscotland.com
From the above:
"The year of the Dunblane massacre, gun homicides peaked at 84 across the UK – the most on record. Today, gun killings have dropped to almost a third of that. In England and Wales in 2012/13, the police recorded 30 gun homicides, 12 fewer than the previous year, and the lowest figure since the National Crime Recording Standard was introduced in 2002."
One may wish to oppose tighter gun controls........but the evidence does indeed show they reduce gun violence substantially.
Admiral Beez
Superstar
That’s dumb, as absolute positions usually are. My 75 y/o mother in-law had her dead husband’s shotgun in her closet for decades. It was unregistered, improperly stored, with shells sitting beside it, a clear firearms crime. https://firearmslaw.ca/resources/firearms-information/firearms-law/criminal-code/.
On my suggestion she eventually called TPS and asked them to pick it up. At past midnight two officers arrived, admired the late 1970s gun and especially the box of 1980s shells, one exclaimed, “these are in pristine condition“, a nice chat, declined proffered coffees and left. I’m sure those shells went to the TPS range, the gun‘s probably at someone’s cottage now.
There’s always nuance in law enforcement.
Northern Light
Superstar
Provincial NDP out w/a very sensible promise, that if elected, they will cover the cost of virtually all forms of contraception (pill, Plan B, IUDs etc.)
They will release their fully costed platform later; but based on a similar promise made in BC, it would be ~250M per year.
An investment that would pay off in spades as evidenced by studies from the U.S. State of Colorado, which covered similar costs for those with extremely low incomes and saw
payback in less than 3 years in reduced benefits and fewer abortions.
They will release their fully costed platform later; but based on a similar promise made in BC, it would be ~250M per year.
An investment that would pay off in spades as evidenced by studies from the U.S. State of Colorado, which covered similar costs for those with extremely low incomes and saw
payback in less than 3 years in reduced benefits and fewer abortions.
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Towered
Superstar
Just heard on the news that a new poll has the PC's and Libs virtually tied at only 4 points apart. The NDP's support on the other hand has cratered.
Northern Light
Superstar
I think an average of the polls out is always a better indicator of where things likely stand (though there is still, always, a margin of error)
That said:
From Polling Canada on Twitter:
W. K. Lis
Superstar
OHIP already covers male vasectomies. See link.
Northern Light
Superstar
I'm aware.
The thing is, most men don't choose to get those; and those who do are typically older, often in a long-term relationship, and have children already.
The importance of this gesture is giving control to women; at virtually any age (from puberty onwards) ..... and ensuring that money is not a barrier to accessing the care in question.
Likewise, I would argue strongly for providing the appropriate training to pharmacy staff and making contraception available w/o a prescription to further reduce hassle.
I'm not so sure about taking it full OTC as it is strong medication, with potential side effects; but I would aim for the fewest barriers possible.
W. K. Lis
Superstar
afransen
Senior Member
I don't sense a strong 'anybody but Ford' sentiment that would be enough to close the gap for the Libs or NDP with the PCs. Barring any big opinion movers once the writ drops, it seems clear that Doug will be re-elected.
kamira51
Active Member
I still find it hilarious that the NDP still can't beat the Liberals, even though the Liberals lost official party status, AND YET THEY'RE STILL FAVORD OVER THE NDP
Northern Light
Superstar
Campaigns have a life of their own...........
That said, I don't believe Ontario has ever returned a provincial majority government with less than 37% of the vote..........
Which suggests, at the very least, a strong possibility of a minority government.
To my understanding both the Libs and NDP have publicly said they will not support a Ford Minority government....
So I wouldn't yet presume a Premier Ford post-election.........though, regrettably, that certainly is a plausible outcome.
