Tale of Two Cities
Chicago, IL
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Houston, TX
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Population
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2.7 million
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2.15 million
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Median HH Income
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$38,600
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$37,000
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% African-American
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38.9%
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24%
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% Hispanic
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29.9%
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44%
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% Asian
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5.5%
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6%
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% Non-Hispanic White
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38.7%
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26%
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Pretty similar until you compare the following:
Chicago, IL
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Houston, TX
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Concealed Carry gun law
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no
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yes
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# of Gun Stores
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0
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84 - Dedicated gun stores plus 1500 - legal places to buy guns- Walmart, K-mart, sporting goods, etc.
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Homicides, 2012
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806
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207
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Homicides per 100K
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28.4
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9.6
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Avg. January high temperature (F)
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31°
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63°
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Conclusion:Cold weather causes murder.
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