This will test your aptitude for inductive reasoning. The answer will appear below with a simple wave of your mouse.

WHEREAS, There has been in recent years an alarming increase in the number of murders and other violent crimes perpetrated in Maryland; and

WHEREAS, A high percentage of these murders and other violent crimes involve the use of firearms; and

WHEREAS, In addition to the immeasurable social costs resulting therefrom, violent crimes committed with firearms continue to place an enormous strain on State and local public finances due to increased costs of emergency medical services, public safety, and correctional services; now, therefore . . . .