Interesting line of questions.
Q. 22 - Do people see this as a big yes because the bar is longer 28.8%, or do you see it as a failure, 72.2% don't agree with that line item.
I've show this to some people I know (Americas and OS people) and most are shocked to learn that there is a particular lean from LEOs.
I'd like to see the results of the same questions asked to a group of say, clergy, doctors, lawyers, teachers etc.. and compare what might be the difference
It would likely be different if we asked doctors or lawyers etc. But a major factor is that these people buy into the hype. Doctors for example see victims of gunshots, stabs, brutal beatings etc. all the time. What they DON'T know is whether this person was a criminal shot out of self defense, or an innocent victim. Or anything surrounding the reason this person has been injured. They are told what the wound is and go to work. In fact, in a hospital setting the doctors don't spend much time with patients anyway. They look at stats and charts and symptoms listed, and give orders for care, executed by Nurses. I would venture to say that on a personal level, Nurses would know more than doctors about the patient.
CC I believe has stated he is a Nurse. He is against gun control. A lot of nurses I know are. And they see these people if they work in a trauma center.
Clergy. Well this is a hard one. Most Clergy detest violence. But many recognize the unfortunate need for the capability to defend. I don't know many Clergymen other than my mother in law's priest. And I know he supports gun ownership for responsible law abiding people.
The point is, these other people you mention may see effects. They see the news and they can buy the hype. But police officers are out there, every day risking their lives to put bad people behind bars. Which keeps us just a little safer.
These men and women see criminals with guns. They also see how easy obtaining illegal weapons can really be. And how bad taking ANY gun rights can negatively affect law abiding citizens. These people are definitely more expert than the other people you would like to see responses from.
Not to say their voice doesn't matter, they just have limited experience. It would be like asking a martial artist questions about their style. And then asking a martial arts movie buff the same question. Who's opinion is more valuable?
