Was not the 1997 handgun ban in Britain supposed to reduce armed robberies? By contrast, American robbery rates have fallen during the 1990s just as more.

Despite our well-deserved jubilation when another terrorist rightfully meets his maker, the global war against Awlaki's ilk is far from over. Understanding what his death does and doesn't mean has consequences extending far beyond one enemy combatant's demise.

A charismatic envoy's sudden downfall is the chance for Washington to move from engagement with Islamabad to containment.

The solution to Brazil's high murder rate seemed obvious to the Brazilian government, the media, and the United Nations: Ban guns. But almost two thirds of Brazil's voters rejected the proposal.

Ifyou want to get rid of the murders, stop focusing on the guns and get rid of the gangs.

Evenif theCanadian government were to convince the United States to ban guns, that would provide no more of a magic solution to Canadian crime than its own failed gun registry.

Gun-control folly here, up north, across the pond....

Informed, willing and healthy prisoners should not be deprived of the opportunity to help the sick while improving their own prospects once they are free.