A Tale of Two Cities

Posted on the 08 April 2014 by Hughvw

Chicago, IL 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 gun law no yes

# of Gun Stores 0 184 - Dedicated gun stores plus 1500 - legal places to buy guns- Walmart, K-mart, sporting goods, etc.

Homicides, 2012 1,806 207

Homicides per 100K 38.4 9.6

Avg. January high temperature  (F) 31 63


Democrat Conclusion: 
Cold weather from climate change causes murder. 
--- [TG]