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In reply to the discussion: 90,000 since Sandyhook?? [View all]retrowire
(10,345 posts)52. I'm not going to insult those who own guns or anything
but those of you looking at this number and shrugging that, "2/3rds are suicides" are missing the point.
Suicides are statistically higher to happen when someone has access to a gun. It makes the permanent decision all the more easier to choose.
Guns do this. Something has to be done.
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Nope and notice they are trying to rationalize gun culture by saying those that killed themselves
Rex
Jun 2016
#10
For people that pulled the trigger and ended a life? Yep, she is using accurate numbers.
Rex
Jun 2016
#55
We can't talk about deaths from gun violence unless all deaths from all other causes are stamped out
Major Nikon
Jun 2016
#44
People who try to commit suicide with poison or cutting there wrists etc, usually back out.
LiberalArkie
Jun 2016
#27
I'm sorry for your loss. Suicides happen by other means, yes, but guns do make it easier.
Zynx
Jun 2016
#40