Harrop: Texas' lax gun laws giving it label of 'pro-death' state

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

By Froma Harrop / syndicated columnist

On May 24, Fox News blasted a headline, “New York City subway crime up 58 percent so far compared to 2021; Hunt for gunman in unprovoked shooting intensifies.”

That day, a gunman shot 19 elementary school children and two adults to death in Uvalde, Texas. For the record, the number of homicides on New York City subways this year totals four.

Last year, Houston had at least 473 homicides. New York City, with four times the population, saw only 15 more.

If you want to limit the discussion to the dangers of commuting, consider the spike in road rage homicides in the Lone Star State. Last year, 33 people were shot and killed by angry, unhinged drivers; presumably strangers.

https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/harrop-texas-lax-gun-laws-giving-it-label-of-pro-death-state/

[Lovie777]

1. I'll go even further...

red states and the GQP are pro death.

[Eyeball_Kid]

2. The sad thing is that it's not hyperbole. n/t.

[Stuart G]

3. K & R- Thank You. While IT is SAD, it is the "TRUTH" & FOX NEWS DOESN'T CARE FOR THE TRUTH!

[bucolic_frolic]

4. Texas was the site of Funeralgate .nt

[samsingh]

5. republican led states are all pro-death states also pro-fascist, America hating states

many criminals in office there

[PJMcK]

6. As a New Yorker...

... I'm sick and tired of hearing people from red states bad-mouthing our city. NYC is a fantastic place that welcomes almost everyone not named Trump. It is amazingly a very safe and tolerant city with a richness and variety not found elsewhere.

Texas? Ugh. No thanks.