[Randall55]

Margaret, there are people on this forum who never read the entire thread but look at responses and sensationalize them. Some whose mission is to make others look like fools and others who post irrelevant facts and figures in an attempt to prove they are smarter than everyone. There are an abundance of fact checkers who google what they want to hear, then respond."See, my facts are right!" I suggest you use the ignore feature for these types of posters. Try as you may, you cannot change a person. Best to ignore and move on.

I googled gun ownership in rural areas and read several articles. I believe what you have stated is true. Rural areas have the highest population of gun owners.

I have been to rural areas in the USA. One can not help but notice the many guns that are hanging in the cabs of trucks, over-filled gun cabinets in homes, and a good number wearing camouflage going or returning from a hunt. My brother lives in Houston. While I am driving, he warns me to not exhibit road rage. Very quickly, I will be looking down the barrel of a gun. Only one who has been in these areas can truly understand your post.

You apologized twice for your post. This shows you are a kind and thoughtful lady. I have seen no apology from the poster who wants Villagers to shoot abusers.