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I don't think anyone was implying that causal link...

That's the whole point of the article...to tell you that it's not a Blue v. Red state issue, it's both. Did you even read it?

> people do not choose to murder more because the majority votes red.

I'm glad nobody claimed this, because it wouldn't make any sense. Back in reality, do you have any ideas on the variables or just want to throw cold water on the entire discussion because it challenges your assumptions?