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# Santa Monica Justifiable murder doesn’t exist
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-justifiable-murder-doesnt-exist-editor/
- Published: 2007-04-21T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T00:37:00.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Suzanne Verge Santa Monica*

The gun rights groups are now going to be arguing for more guns. People need to know the facts: In 2005, there were only 143 justifiable homicides by private citizens, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Report. Meanwhile, we lose an average of 80 people a day due to guns through suicide, homicide or accidental shootings. Our leaders need to say “no” to the NRA and they need to listen to their constituents who want sensible gun laws.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 21, 2007.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/042107.pdf?ref=smdp.com)