This seems too controversial? I'm not American, I just know what a lot you guys are like when it comes to guns.
Is there a reasonable majority of people who would vote for her with this campaign point?
this post was submitted on 07 Aug 2024
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The increase in shootings is not because of the availability of AR-15s, it's because of a downward spiral of our society, and a government that has turned its back on the people. It's obviously far more complicated, but I'm sure you are keenly aware of the issues that contribute to the type of mental health issues that produce mass shooters.
Funnily enough, the overall homicide rate went down. Only mass shootings went up, and they are microscopic compared to the overall rate.
This is mainly because the AWB was about cosmetic features and not functionality.
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So what? To literally all of that?
Blue people will vote for her no matter what, just like red people will vote for trump no matter what. As for purple people, I don't think this is enough to dissuade them from voting against a fascist traitor thief rapist pedophile grifter moron. Purple isn't really voting for Harris, they are voting against trump.
Not a large majority, but we'll find out on voting day exactly how many would, and which way it'll lead.
The AR is America's most common rifle. It's inexpensive, practical, modular, and is really good all around. It's not magic, just a well balanced design.
Most shootings are done with cheap pistols, not rifles.
The reason why politicians go after it is because it's black and scary.
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The most commonly available rifle is the one most commonly used? Shocking!
How about Pulse? Columbine? Texas Tech?
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Wasn't the synagogue a pistol?
In any case, it's the most popular rifle in America, just by sheer rate it's going to be used more.
Most gun homicides are done with handguns. This is completely off topic, unless you think mass shooting victims are the only real victims or something.
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Even if that was true, so fucking what?
I deny your fundamental assumptions here, that something should be banned because it can be used to cause a lot of damage.
Murder is illegal, it shouldn't matter the tool used.
The line is drawn somewhere. Civilians can't purchase automatic weapons or say, hand grenades. Do you think we should be able to?
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@wintermute_oregon @zeppo The common line of argumentation I hear from the left on this is actually regarding tanks and RPGs. I get what he's trying to ask here.
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It's stupid because it really doesn't make sense.
An AR-15 is no more or less safe than a hunting rifle.
