Title: Facts? Where?
Product review: I hate to admit it, but I finally found a book I couldn't finish. I spent quite a few years in law enforcement, and I honestly couldn't find support for Mr. Sugarmann's facts and numbers from any of my usual sources. I've never appreciated anecdotal evidence, and it does not serve anyone's interest in regard to such a serious topic. It appears that numbers have been twisted to fit an agenda. I can only advise a serious student of crime control to ignore this book as the propoganda it is. Research your own facts. I suggest the National Safety Council and the FBI. Sugarmann's assertions regarding suicide can be contradicted by any serious work on the subject. I tend to trust psychologists over Mr. Sugarmann. Only my opinion, but I'd rather have spent the money on a good dinner.
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