Absolutely dreadful. Worst part about it is that you feel almost powerless to stop it.
I cannot imagine what it must be like to be an American holding the views that the majority of Brits have. It's unimaginable to us but they have to watch the only people with the ability to actually do something about this fucked up situation kowtow to the gun lobby and ignore 1000's of deaths a year for political purposes.
Absolutely dreadful. Worst part about it is that you feel almost powerless to stop it.
I cannot imagine what it must be like to be an American holding the views that the majority of Brits have. It's unimaginable to us but they have to watch the only people with the ability to actually do something about this fucked up situation kowtow to the gun lobby and ignore 1000's of deaths a year for political purposes.
It'll only get worse sadly.
Yep as someone who's moved to Texas in the last few months, you've summed it up perfectly.
I lean right and am a hardcore Constitutionalist, and even I am starting to feel we have reached the point where it's time to re-write the laws and if necessary, The Constitution.
I know this might sound controversial, but I'm getting to the stage where I just don't care anymore. The Americans have brought it on themselves - if after last months shooting the couldn't be bothered to start sorting this out them sod 'em. Just wonder how many of the 20 people or their families own a gun ?? I heard so much shit from the pro gun lobby last time around nothing surprises me anymore,
I know this might sound controversial, but I'm getting to the stage where I just don't care anymore. The Americans have brought it on themselves - if after last months shooting the couldn't be bothered to start sorting this out them sod 'em. Just wonder how many of the 20 people or their families own a gun ?? I heard so much shit from the pro gun lobby last time around nothing surprises me anymore,
Think i probably agree with this. Mass shootings there don't even surprise me now.
It's not even last months shooting that should've made them do something about their laws, it was Sandy Hook. If a guy can stroll into a school and kill 20 kids and they still didn't do anything, then they never will.
It a mute point obviously because there is no will in the USA to reform gun laws but even if there was a genuine debate how on earth do you put the genie back in the bottle. How many hand guns, rifles and automatic weapons are in circulation ? How would you prevent a nut job from getting one ?
I wouldn’t go as far as golfie and say I just don’t care anymore but I see where he’s coming from. I think the world has to accept that the USA regularly has mass shootings. Wring our hands and get on with our day.
It a mute point obviously because there is no will in the USA to reform gun laws but even if there was a genuine debate how on earth do you put the genie back in the bottle. How many hand guns, rifles and automatic weapons are in circulation ? How would you prevent a nut job from getting one ?
I wouldn’t go as far as golfie and say I just don’t care anymore but I see where he’s coming from. I think the world has to accept that the USA regularly has mass shootings. Wring our hands and get on with our day.
It's hard to do, yes. Will a solution be perfect? No.
Is that a reason to do nothing? Fuck no.
Alright the guns already out there is a huge issue. But bringing in controls for any new guns brought is a start. Once that's implemented and working then you can. Start worrying about registering and controlling all the guns already out there.
I agree with your last point though. Until there is a will to change anything we simply have to just accept it.
Is the average American happy with the level of gun deaths in the US? If everyone is okay with it and doesn't see a need for change then is there really a problem?
Looking on from outside of the USA it all appears insane but maybe it isn't an issue over there?
Is the average American happy with the level of gun deaths in the US? If everyone is okay with it and doesn't see a need for change then is there really a problem?
Looking on from outside of the USA it all appears insane but maybe it isn't an issue over there?
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It'll only get worse sadly.
Such a sad state of affairs.
RIP
More guns correlates to more gun related deaths. Weird.
https://www.vox.com/2015/10/3/9444417/gun-violence-united-states-america
I lean right and am a hardcore Constitutionalist, and even I am starting to feel we have reached the point where it's time to re-write the laws and if necessary, The Constitution.
It's not even last months shooting that should've made them do something about their laws, it was Sandy Hook. If a guy can stroll into a school and kill 20 kids and they still didn't do anything, then they never will.
GOOD GUY
with no *Gun Emoji*
WOULDNT NEED TO STOP
BAD GUY
with no *Gun Emoji*
Because 26 dead people does not seem to be a victory for the 'good guys'.
I wouldn’t go as far as golfie and say I just don’t care anymore but I see where he’s coming from. I think the world has to accept that the USA regularly has mass shootings. Wring our hands and get on with our day.
What can you say?
Pretty bored of talking about American mass shootings, so glad that I don't live there.
Is that a reason to do nothing? Fuck no.
Alright the guns already out there is a huge issue. But bringing in controls for any new guns brought is a start. Once that's implemented and working then you can. Start worrying about registering and controlling all the guns already out there.
I agree with your last point though. Until there is a will to change anything we simply have to just accept it.
I have the feeling it's a very high number.
Looking on from outside of the USA it all appears insane but maybe it isn't an issue over there?
It doesn't impact my life, just let them get on with it.