  Well, it's officially in. Interesting stats... A Tale of Two Cities: CHICAGO HOUSTON, TX Population 2.7 million 2.15 million Median HH Income $38,600 $37,000 % African-American 38.9% 24% % Hispanic 29.9% 44% % Asian 5.5% 6% % Non-Hispanic White 28.7% 26% Pretty similar until you compare the following: Chicago, IL Houston, TX Concealed Carry - Legal No Yes Number of Gun Stores Illinois: None Houston Texas: 184 Dedicated gun stores plus 1500 - legal places to buy guns--Wal-Mart, K-mart, sporting goods, etc. Homicides, 2012 1,806 207 Homicides per 100K 38.4 9.6 Avg. January high temperature (F) 31 63 Conclusion : Cold weather causes murders. This is due to global warming. |