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Posted on June 23 at 1 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am confused about the quality of data presented in this article. How do I read the chart for "Top 10 Counties for Permit Applications"? Are these applications or actual issued permits? Did the statewide number grow from 55,868 in 2006 to 195,251 in 2007? Are the top ten counties all in southeast Tennessee as shown in the listing? And, if so why is the second number shown for each county (presuming 2007) lower than the first number (presuming 2006)? If this is true than permit rates must have declined between 2006 and 2007.

Why are the only national organizations quoted in this article associated with gun control organizations?

I find it difficult to believe the accuracy of some elements in their reports. Ms. Rand with the VPC is quoted with regard to two armed guards "outgunned" at Columbine. In all the news and investigative reports I've ever researched on the subject I can find no referenced to any guards "armed" or otherwise at Columbine during or prior to the April 20, 1999 tragedy. A sheriff deputy did respond to the scene arriving within in about five minutes of the start of the shootings and did come under fire himself. The boys moved inside at that time and the deputy followed standard procedure in calling for backup. Is this defined as "Outgunned"?

Please provide clarity and depth when presenting "News"

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