Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities 

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 global warming causes murder.