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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums4 in 10 Republicans think mass shootings are 'unfortunately something we have to accept'
Business InsiderMore than 4 in 10 Republicans think mass shootings are inevitable in a "free society," according to a new poll by CBS News and YouGov.
The survey results came on the heels of a string of mass shootings across the country that have prompted Congress to once again consider legislation on gun control.
One of the questions in the poll asked respondents if they feel that mass shootings are "unfortunately something we have to accept as part of a free society" or "something we can prevent and stop if we really tried."
In response, 44% of Republicans said mass shootings are inevitable "as part of a free society." Meanwhile, 85% of Democrats and 73% of Independents said mass shootings are preventable "if we really tried."
The survey results came on the heels of a string of mass shootings across the country that have prompted Congress to once again consider legislation on gun control.
One of the questions in the poll asked respondents if they feel that mass shootings are "unfortunately something we have to accept as part of a free society" or "something we can prevent and stop if we really tried."
In response, 44% of Republicans said mass shootings are inevitable "as part of a free society." Meanwhile, 85% of Democrats and 73% of Independents said mass shootings are preventable "if we really tried."
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4 in 10 Republicans think mass shootings are 'unfortunately something we have to accept' (Original Post)
brooklynite
Jun 2022
OP
When you live in the high end neighborhoods, you don't care what happens elsewhere . nt
bucolic_frolic
Jun 2022
#3
Yeah, that is a stereotype, but it is where the party ideology and platform originates /.nt
bucolic_frolic
Jun 2022
#6
Then why do so many other free societies not have them? Fuck these violence-loving death culters.
Wingus Dingus
Jun 2022
#7
WTAF??? Are they insane?? Oh that's right.........YES THEY ARE INFAWKING SANE.
a kennedy
Jun 2022
#8
Considering that the entire GOP has lost its mind, that 60 percent is actually encouraging.
Bleacher Creature
Jun 2022
#10
Stuart G
(38,410 posts)1. Stupid is still..."STUPID"
ProudMNDemocrat
(16,699 posts)2. Republicans DO NOT want to try to solve this problem
With mass shootings using their favorite weapon of choice that is easy to access even though an 18 year old can get them.
bucolic_frolic
(43,027 posts)3. When you live in the high end neighborhoods, you don't care what happens elsewhere . nt
brooklynite
(94,302 posts)5. What neighborhoods do you imagine most Republican voters live in?
bucolic_frolic
(43,027 posts)6. Yeah, that is a stereotype, but it is where the party ideology and platform originates /.nt
Demsrule86
(68,455 posts)4. That means six in ten don't think that. I call that progress.
Wingus Dingus
(8,052 posts)7. Then why do so many other free societies not have them? Fuck these violence-loving death culters.
a kennedy
(29,606 posts)8. WTAF??? Are they insane?? Oh that's right.........YES THEY ARE INFAWKING SANE.
Mme. Defarge
(8,006 posts)9. But I thought ...
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Bleacher Creature
(11,250 posts)10. Considering that the entire GOP has lost its mind, that 60 percent is actually encouraging.
Butterflylady
(3,537 posts)11. Well, 4 in 10 leaves 6 that we can try to get thru to.
The odds are in our favor. Lets get to work!
gibraltar72
(7,498 posts)12. So almost half of Republicans say mass shootings are acceptable!!
Mad_Machine76
(24,391 posts)13. Yeah.
Until they or a loved one gets shot. But maybe not even then?🤷🏻?♀️
kairos12
(12,841 posts)14. No doubt,
they exempt their schools.