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“Strict gun laws are about as effective as strict drug laws...It pains me to say this, but the NRA seems to be right: The cities and states that have the toughest gun laws have the most murder and mayhem.”

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Mike Royko
Mike Royko

Mike Royko was an accomplished American columnist known for his humorous and satirical style. Born on September 19, 1932, and passing away on April 29, 1997, Royko worked as a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. His work was widely appreciated by readers and he won the Pulitzer Prize multiple times. more

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