More states are pushing for stronger gun control initiatives 😑

This stuff really gets a prolonged sigh out of me. I hate guns and I hate gun violence as much as anyone, but I simply cannot support something that I don't believe works and ever will. Start pushing for things like holding the media accountable for how they report on mass shootings, I'll be right on top of that any day! But I firmly believe we're long past the point of new gun regulations and stricter background checks making any real difference.

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MayorOfCrushtown · M

I understand the call for stronger gun laws, I just don’t believe in their effectiveness. If stronger gun laws were the answer, Chicago would be a safe place to live.

Ducky · 31-35, F

@MayorOfCrushtown I believe cities where gun violence is rampant would actually be safer without gun laws. I watched an interview with a reformed crime lord who was a big supporter gun control, because his primary means of income was the illegal distribution of firearms in Detroit. The strict gun control laws there created market that allowed him to thrive, so he had no interest in doing away with them. If that doesn't open some people's eyes, I don't know what will.

Graylight · 51-55, F

@MayorOfCrushtown Chicago has no special handgun laws or bans; that's all conservative rumor. It is the major city in the middle of flat, open land so, yeah, a lot of stuff happens there. Funny how it was never an issue before Obama ran for office.