The 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings caused several states and cities to pass strict gun control measures. In response, state lawmakers in gun friendly states in the South and West passed bills that would strengthen Stand Your Ground laws and allow weapons in most public places. In 2014, 21 states passed laws that expanded the rights of gun owners allowing them to possess firearms in churches, bars, schools and college campuses. The federal government has not passed any gun control measures since the 1994 Brady Bill and 42 states now allow the possession of assault rifles. In the U.S. two-thirds of all gun deaths are suicides and in 2010 there were 19,000 firearm suicides and 11,000 firearm homicides.
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Response rates from 1.7k Chris Van Hollen voters.
80% Yes |
20% No |
64% Yes |
14% No |
14% Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
3% No, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
1% Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole |
1% No, only for assault weapons |
1% Yes, and ban all guns from public use |
1% No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
0% No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes |
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@5KGHPZJ4yrs4Y
Chicago has very strict gun laws and yet the highest gun related crimes...criminals do not care about laws...you cannot pass a law that will stop a criminal from obtaining a weapon if he really wants one
@4WV9Q2C4yrs4Y
Guns don't kill people it's the crazy unstable people, the uneducated people.
@4SH75654yrs4Y
I believe there are over 2000 gun laws already on the books. Maybe we could enforce those before passing new ones. Come on, people! Guns don't kill people, people kill people.
@53KWBGY4yrs4Y
Stay out of this. Guns are only a method to kill. People are messed up. Start at home with good role models.
@5H37QM54yrs4Y
You know what we should totally do? Let's say you take the class, clear a background check, then go to a gun dealer. The gun dealer can check your background check again, then help you choose the right gun for you. Here's the clincher: You have guns that will only work for you. Like using your fingerprint. (This is my husband's idea and I LOVE it! They have safes that work this way, why not find a way to apply it to firearms?!). Anyways, if someone steals your gun, they cannot use it because their fingerprints are different. Then it's just a glorified paper weight.
@54W37HG4yrs4Y
Repeal all firearms restrictions back to 1791.
@4Q7RG6L4yrs4Y
Do whatever Australia did after their first and only mass shooting.
@583P2FK4yrs4Y
Democrats should not be allowed to own firearms
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Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
No, we need to abolish capitalism and that will solve the gun problem.
@LogicalJourney2Y
I appreciate your passion for this topic, and I understand that we have different perspectives. I'd like to emphasize the importance of individual freedom, personal responsibility, and minimal government intervention in people's lives. A society that encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance will ultimately lead to greater prosperity and well-being for all.
It's true that free-market principles have contributed to economic growth in the past, but it's also important to recognize that there are vulnerable populations who may not be able to thrive in a purely… Read more
@TruthHurts1012Y
Oh I get it. You like some elements of freedom but to you liberty is far too radical, so it must be blended with the horrors of tyranny and sacrificed to the golden idol of equity and compassion. To you our economy, our rights, and our very nations must be bound up and crucified to a cross of political correctness. I see, I see. In that case I guess there's not convincing you of the truth till you are willing to see that Light, till you are willing to admit you are wrong.
@LogicalJourney2Y
It's essential to recognize that advocating for a balance between individual freedom and social support does not equate to endorsing tyranny or sacrificing liberties. The goal is to create a society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive while ensuring that the most vulnerable are not left behind.
For example, consider the implementation of a progressive tax system, which aims to reduce income inequality and provide essential social services without infringing on individual rights. This approach allows for a more equitable distribution of resources, giving everyone access to essenti… Read more
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2 Adults Charged In Kansas City Chiefs Parade Shooting
@SwanNick10MO
18 and 22 years old.
Not minors.
Why did we find out Kyle Rittenhouse's name the next day and not these guys?
@Bi11R1ghtsSadie10MO
So, you complained about not knowing the names without clicking the article that contains said names.
There’s no double standard, you’re just lazy/easily manipulated.
@SwanNick10MO
If it was a white dude you wouldn’t have to click on a link a week later to discover their names. THAT’S the point, Pat.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
@VulcanMan61Y
Actually no, because Uvalde did have armed security officers, as well as had several armed police officers who were on-scene for quite a while before anyone actually acted to stop the shooter, so clearly more guns in schools doesn't work (as the statistics also show).
@Pe0plesPartyButterfly1Y
While it's true that there are studies suggesting armed security might not reduce mass shootings, it's also important to consider the deterrent effect. For example, a 2013 study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that right-to-carry laws were associated with a decrease in violent crime rates. As for guns not being allowed near public places, this could raise the problem of defenseless 'soft targets'. How would you address this concern? And while gun control is indeed important, what specific measures do you suggest implementing and how would they work in practice?
@VulcanMan61Y
Considering the fact that nearly no other nation has this problem, this proves that barring guns from public spaces is not only possible, but beneficial to society. The idea that we rely on other armed civilians to protect us in the first place is unfounded and ridiculous. The mere existence of guns in public spaces makes them objectively less safe, and we should be implementing laws to correct that.
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