Why gun violence can't be our new normal

[AndyS]

This TED Talk is a bit dated, back to the Obama years. Gun violence has gotten worse since then but it doesn't have to be this way. We can make a difference. Give to a gun violence prevention organization of your choosing: link

[Martin68]

1. Our "new" normal? Seems like gun violence is now as American as apple pie.

We need to do something about it, but the political realities are daunting. It is clear that no massacre is heinous enough to budge conservative Americans, who are lower in numbers but control too many state governments and Congressional seats.

[AndyS]

4. Do something about it? Yeah that's what I'm saying.

Follow the link, get out the credit card and be part of the solution.

Every $5 counts.

[Martin68]

5. I'm not going to throw money at it until I have a sense that it will actually do some good.

[AndyS]

6. And that's a guaranteed way to make sure nothing happens.

https://www.gvpedia.org/study/bang-for-the-buck-the-impact-of-political-financial-contributions-on-firearm-law/

States where gun violence groups out spent gun rights groups had a 44% success rate for gun safety vs a 29% rate for gun rights with the remainder not having any gun law changes. So there, I've just shown you that it will actually work.

Now what's your excuse?

[Martin68]

7. Did it ever occur to you that states where gun violence groups outspent gun rights groups are

states where Democrats are already in the majority? Spending more money in Republican-majority states is unlikely to push the needle very far.

[SoCalDavidS]

2. It Is America

The battle for gun control is over. Gun violence will NEVER go away in America. Blessings to those who are impacted, that make it their life’s work to get some changes. It ain’t gonna happen. It IS who we are as a nation. Luck of the draw as to whether you’re ever affected.

[AndyS]

3. Just reallllllly love the positive attitude. You say the same thing about Texas

If we all take on your attitude why not just get our arm tattoos now and beat the rush?

Nancy Greggs addressed this and it's a fucking shame we get so much negativity.

IT CAN CHANGE IF PEOPLE JUST GET OFF THEIR ASSES AND OPEN THE GODDAM WALLET.

[SoCalDavidS]

8. How Will Opening The Wallet Stop The Prevalence Of Gun Violence? nt