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Tommy_Carcetti

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18. The problem of gun violence in this country is multi-faceted.

Thu Jan 31, 2013, 01:45 PM

Jan 2013

And different incidents highlight different aspects of the entire problem. It's like the story of the blind man and the elephant. It can't be summed up as just one, singular problem.

Just some of the issues of the problem in gun violence include:

1. Shooting capacity and power
2. Mental health issues
3. Background checks
4. Waiting periods
5. Gun show loopholes
6. Security of weapons in one's home
7. "Stand your ground" self-defense issues

And many, many other issues to consider. Not much was discussed about the actual weapon in the Trayvon Martin shooting, but that doesn't mean that the incident hasn't contributed to the overall conversation about guns and gun violence in this country.

(Also, it should be noted that while Cho didn't use an assault rifle in his shootings, he did use a semi-automatic pistol capable of rapid firing. It's not as though he used a six-shooter revolver. So there's even a differentiation amongst issues pertaining to "handguns".)

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Sandy Hook vs. Virginia Tech vs. the month since Sandy Hook [View all] Recursion Jan 2013 OP

I feel the most important thing to stop is that gun show loophole. mucifer Jan 2013 #1

Yeah, I just edited to add something about that Recursion Jan 2013 #2

The "every day" killings, which mostly affect poor people and minorities, are far more significant slackmaster Jan 2013 #11

Age Of the Victims, Sir The Magistrate Jan 2013 #3

That's a good point; I just made an edit about the 100 children since Sandy Hook Recursion Jan 2013 #4

The Large, Exceptional Event Shocks, Sir The Magistrate Jan 2013 #5

"Nobody in any position of authority anywhere called for a ban on handguns." Robb Jan 2013 #6

Thank you, I missed that Recursion Jan 2013 #7

To your question, it's simply a matter of time. Pick your metaphor. Robb Jan 2013 #8

But why focus on the gun in one case and the shooter in the other? Recursion Jan 2013 #17

According to the CDC, for the entire year 2010 there were 98 accidental fatal shootings of "kids" slackmaster Jan 2013 #9

77 youths killed by guns since Sandy Hook Recursion Jan 2013 #10

The string "youth" doesn't even appear in the cited page. slackmaster Jan 2013 #12

They show the age by the graphic size Recursion Jan 2013 #15

Can you handle the truth? I want all handguns, assault weapons, and clips or whatever sinkingfeeling Jan 2013 #13

I like the licensing idea Recursion Jan 2013 #16

I'm sure all gun cultists would love for gun discussions to drown in Gungeon cesspool. Hoyt Jan 2013 #14

The problem of gun violence in this country is multi-faceted. Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2013 #18

Very good points Recursion Jan 2013 #19

As I pointed out in the other thread, Cho wandered about in a dormitory, not a confined space. randome Jan 2013 #20

No, it was in a class building. I've taken classes in there. Recursion Jan 2013 #21

And I get where you're coming from, too. I really do. randome Jan 2013 #22

I'm more sympathetic to that line of argument Recursion Jan 2013 #23