Originally Posted by Fahrenheit451
...the actual number of people being murdered in the United States is anywhere between 5.7 -6.5 per 100,000 people. Give or take a few percentage points either way in any given year.....
You do realize that figure is for ONE year, don't you?

Originally Posted by Fahrenheit451
But you want to add up their chances of being murdered over a 72-75 year lifespan...
Exactly. I used 75 years.
I answered the Question of the Day.
You didn't understand it, you challenged it, and you were too obstinate to take a second look when your error was pointed out.

For your convenience, this is the question (emphasis mine):
"At the current U.S. murder rate, what is the average LIFETIME risk of being murdered?"

Last edited by chuck; 04/16/2025 04:21 AM.