volkhavaar t1_ir80vmf wrote
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Or just remove the guns. Problem solved. Case closed. Done. Can go do something else now.
briefbriefs t1_ir81nh2 wrote
You’re treating a symptom and not the disease. To get rid of the sickness we have to do more than just take guns away.
frisbeescientist t1_ir828en wrote
In fairness there's a lot of overlap between those wanting more gun restrictions and those wanting better healthcare and more awareness of mental health issues. Whereas there's a lot of overlap between those who refuse to make guns harder to get and those who also refuse to talk about better public services like healthcare. Let's be honest, the only time I hear conservatives talk about mental illness is as a deflection from gun control. So next time you're wondering why there's so much willingness to restrict gun access, it's partly because the other side of the coin isn't offering any solutions at all, just excuses.
volkhavaar t1_ircpb7z wrote
No, I literally just want to go do something else rather then hem and haw all day. If a toddler is banging a toy on the floor making a ruckus I'll take the toy away and go back to what I was doing.
aristidedn t1_ir8wr3t wrote
Cool. Let's also address systemic poverty, racial inequality, expand access to healthcare and mental health for the most in need, and make a concerted cultural shift away from the toxic masculinity that sees violence as a solution to problems.
There's one major party that consistently supports the above goals, and it's also the same party that wants to reduce the availability of guns.
Now: Which party's politicians do you vote for?
JD0x0 t1_ir879j9 wrote
Oh shit. Genius. Let's take away all forks so people with overeating disorders can't overeat. Such an effective solution.
Let's take away all the drugs so people can't hurt others or themselves with them.
I can really see stuff working out perfectly with no additional or underlying issues to address. ^(/s)
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