> It all indicates the problem isn't the gun, it's the person.
Really? How did the persons become worse because of the gun control laws? Because that's what your message implies, that said rise in violent crimes is related to enacting gun control.
Re:How much do we need the police?
by dependenttypes on Thursday June 04, 2020 @11:38AM
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> How did the persons become worse because of the gun control laws? Because that's what your message implies
No, it doesn't.
> that said rise in violent crimes is related to enacting gun control
The person did not become worse but rather found the chance to attack someone who could not defend themselves because they did not have a gun.
It's quite an extraordinary claim - among others, it implies these are all premeditated crimes (shot other person knowing that it would not have a gun - without that knowledge, crime wouldn't happen)
It all indicates the problem isn't the gun, it's the person. And taking their gun away doesn't take away their problems. I find it odd that the current climate of acceptance and a desire to help others can so staunchly ignore mental health issues.
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