TITLE

Same As It Ever Was

AUTHOR(S)
Gillespie, Nick; Lynch, Michael W.
PUB. DATE
October 1999
SOURCE
Reason;Oct99, Vol. 31 Issue 5, p17
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Focuses on the findings by the analysts for Statistical Assessment Service concerning the impact of the Columbine school shootings on public opinion regarding gun control in the United States. Percentage of support by the public in gun control in 1999; Impact of low murder rate on public support in gun control.
ACCESSION #
2310450

Tags: GUN control;  STATISTICS -- Research;  COLUMBINE High School (Littleton, Colo.);  PUBLIC opinion

 

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