Scott Ritchey wrote:
Here's a breakdown, somewhat dated (2001). I think the fireatm rate is now down to 50%.Rate Per Number 100,000 % of Total Firearms..................16,869........5.9.........55.1 All Other Methods.........13,753........4.8.........49.9 Hanging or Suffocation.....6,198........2.2.........20.2 Poisoning..................5,191........1.8.........17.0 Falls........................651........0.2..........2.1 Cutting / Piercing..........458........0.2..........1.5 Drowning.....................339........0.1..........1.1 Fire.........................147........0.1..........0.5
Never underestimate human creativity. Notice that all other methods is a close second, far above #3. I can recall a Limey who rigged an electric chainsaw to completely decapitate himself. Hard to categorize something like that. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
