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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsToday is the 15th day of the year. Mass shootings* SO FAR: 27. Dead:48.
Wounded: 93.
*mass shooting is defined as any where four or more are dead or wounded, including the gunman.
WE'RE NUMBER ONE!!!!!
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Today is the 15th day of the year. Mass shootings* SO FAR: 27. Dead:48. (Original Post)
niyad
Jan 2023
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SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)1. Unfuckingbelieveable!
niyad
(113,587 posts)2. Sadly, all TOO believable in this gun-cult insanity.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)3. Yes, I know.
Numerous shootings per week here, but usually not more than a few people, thankfully. People getting in their cars in their driveways, etc.
Stay safe, my friend!
niyad
(113,587 posts)6. And you as well. I don't spend a lot of time out in public.
It's beyond words 🕯
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)5. ...
H2O Man
(73,623 posts)7. Recommended.
PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,902 posts)9. Is there a record or number we are trying to reach?
Just asking.
niyad
(113,587 posts)10. I have no idea. Perhaps the nra has some secret goal. Or putin does.
PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,902 posts)11. Too bad they won't share it with us.
I mean, wouldn't it be helpful to know what the goal is?
niyad
(113,587 posts)12. Of course! Yes, you have the requisite number of bodies. You can stop now.
Niagara
(7,675 posts)13. A sad and disappointing fact of life.
That absolutely doesn't have to be a statistic in our country.
niyad
(113,587 posts)15. But it will be, so long as the gun cultists and fetishists are in charge.
masmdu
(2,536 posts)14. Watch the tragedy in real time (nearly)
Updated constantly
https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/
niyad
(113,587 posts)16. It is horrifying enough just checking in periodically.