Dr. John Lott was on the nationally syndicated John Gibson radio show to about the media coverage of the Pittsburgh Synagogue attack. (Monday, October 29, 2018, from 1:20 to 1:30 PM)
Month: October 2018
Few mass public killers have obvious political or religious reasons for doing their shootings, vehicle attacks, or bombings
“right-wing terrorism has become far more commonplace — and, since 9/11, far more deadly — than Islamist terrorism in America” -- Max Boot, Washington Post, October 28, 2018. "the biggest terror threat in this country is white men, most of them radicalized to the...
At the Daily Caller: Attacks on police do nothing by harm
Dr. John Lott has a new piece at The Daily Caller that addresses the comments by Florida Democrat Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum. It starts this way Lots of Democrats are making it clear that they don’t trust the police. This past week, Andrew Gillum, Democrat...
Concealed handgun permit holder stops man who enters an Alabama McDonalds firing his gun
“He’s my hero,” he said. “Because I can only imagine how it would’ve went if he wasn’t armed. We might not be here having this interview.” . . . He said he heard more than 15 shots fired. . . . -- Markus Washington to WAFF Channel 48 News From WBRC Channel 6 in...
On the Vicki McKenna Show to discuss how the media is reporting on the Pittsburgh Synagogue Attack
Dr. John Lott was on the Vicki McKenna Show that covers most of Wisconsin (WISN, WIBA, WMEQ) to discuss how the media is reporting on the Pittsburgh synagogue attack. They also discussed the very biased news coverage by CNN against Congressman Jason Lewis. Despite...
Television debate on ending Malaysia’s death penalty
Murder, drug trafficking and treason are all punishable by death in Malaysia, but maybe not for much longer. After Muhammad Lukman Mohamed received the death sentence for selling medicinal marijuana oil to cancer patients, there was public outrage. Malaysia's prime...
On Minneapolis’ KKMS to discuss gun control in the election
Dr. John Lott talked to Lee Michaels on Minneapolis' KKMS about the massive campaign spending by gun control advocates in the midterm election. (Monday, October 22, 2018, from 6:05 to 6:30 PM)
Finally, a president who understands the danger of gun-free zones. President Trump on the mass public shooting at the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue.
With at least 8 people killed at the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue, Americans want something done that would actually make a difference. President Trump is actually offering useful advice. President Donald Trump: “If they had protection inside, the results would...
Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting apparently took place in another gun-free zone
UPDATED: With eleven dead and five others wounded by gunfire, the question about this incredibly horrible tragedy is: why someplace such as a Synagogue doesn't allow parishioners to carry permitted concealed handguns? Apparently, during high holidays, the Synagogue...
Racist Mass Public Shooting at Louisville (KY) Kroger stopped by concealed handgun permit holder
The national media has picked up on this story because the killer, Gregory Bush, is racist. But they are ignoring the fact that a white civilian with a concealed handgun permit stopped the attack. Both the people murdered at the Koger -- Maurice Stallard, 69,...
At Investor’s Business Daily: Airline Industry’s Struggles Show Why Obama-Era Regulation Is Still A Problem
Dr. John Lott has a new op-ed at Investor's Business Daily on the continuing impact of Obama regulations. Last week the United States was once again ranked as the world's most competitive economy. It's a distinction that we haven't had since 2008, due in part to the...
Sixty-seven defensive gun uses by people legally carrying guns in public over the past three months
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 26, 2018 (FOX6 News) An attempted robbery at a Milwaukee gas station was thwarted when a citizen shot the robber, according to police. It happened Thursday evening, July 26 near 35th and Silver Spring. Milwaukee police say a person outside...