There was a probable murder in Brattleboro yesterday. According to the paper, it was the SECOND intentional murder IN THE STATE, for this year up to now.

Vermont has the most liberal gun laws in the US - or maybe I should say the most conservative. You can't get a concealed carry permit because there aren't any, because there aren't any restrictions on concealed carry in the first place. You just do it, if you want to. I never have, because I never felt the need. When I go to New York City or Boston, I feel the need strongly, but I can't.

Maybe the availability of guns might not be the primary cause of murder?

Incidentally, both the two murders in VT up to now were stabbings.

If knives are outlawed, only outlaws will have knives.

Peter