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I realize this is a divisive issue, but it's clear that these horrific incidents are going to keep happening with shocking regularity. It seems we've all collectively shrugged our shoulders and accepted it as the reality going forward.

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[–] PoopingCough@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Mass shootings account for only 0.1% of gun deaths.

[–] 1847953620@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

shieeet, 0.1% ? That's all you had to say!

[–] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 1 year ago

True, but thr person I replied to said

There is a huge difference though.

It’s the same reason why people start flame wars on the internet: it can be done quickly. People used to start arguments over the mail too, but they were much rarer because by the time you’ve written a letter and walked to the mailbox your temper has cooled down and you decide not to do it.

Guns make it really easy to do harm in the heat of the moment. You can flip and immediately go on a rampage. If you have to go to the hardware store, buy shit, drive back home, assemble the bomb, etc. you have plenty of time to think it over and cool down.

This is the very reason there is a waiting period when buying a gun in some states.

They were clearly talking about mass casualty events not being planned, but the issue is that regardless of rarity OF said mass casualty events (which also speaks volumes to not dictating policy over .001% of something), this does not reflect reality as they are overwhelmingly planned.