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If a law could keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of dangerous people, there would be virtually no gun crime at all.

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Harry Browne
Age: 72 †
Born: 1933
Born: June 17
Died: 2006
Died: March 1
Financial Analyst
Peace Activist
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Radio Personality
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New York City
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Harry Edson Browne
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