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WhiskeyGrinder

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2. We know what prevents all sorts of violence. We just don't want to pay for it.

Reply to soldierant (Original post)

Tue Jun 3, 2025, 03:43 PM

Jun 2025

ETA: And when it comes down to it, paying to pass and enforce gun-control legislation is a lot less interesting to me than paying for things that can help someone not get to the point of being angry/disregulated enough to kill someone else.

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The real cause of violence? [View all] soldierant Jun 2025 OP

I've always thought this. ananda Jun 2025 #1

We know what prevents all sorts of violence. We just don't want to pay for it. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2025 #2

So don't ask for a special order at Maxwell Street Express? benpollard Jun 2025 #3

imho all violence is rooted in domestic violence. mopinko Jun 2025 #4

This is perverse. The violence was an abusive male who was assaulting a woman. 58Sunliner Jun 2025 #5

Lots of angry people in this country willing to hurt others. It will get worse. Silent Type Jun 2025 #6

Simple...testosterone poisoning. BigmanPigman Jun 2025 #7