During his trip to Mexico, President Obama repeated the myth that 90% of guns recovered in Mexico come from the United States. It seemed to be his reason for his desire to bring back the assault weapons ban. Once he knows that the number is closer to 17%, surly he will no longer wish to reinstate the ban.
More on the story at http://www.smh.com.au/world/us-launches-assault-on-weapons-20090417-aa85.html.
Debunking the '90%' myth at http://www.foxnews.com/politics/elections/2009/04/02/myth-percent-guns-mexico-fraction-number-claimed.
Friday, April 17, 2009
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