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In reply to the discussion: How do we stop gun violence/mass shootings [View all]Dial H For Hero
(2,971 posts)66. Here's the trick, though. People (on the whole) really enjoy gun violence in films, games, etc.
They vote with their wallets. How could you make (for example) the Call of Duty games unpopular, let alone unavailable? It's one of the most popular video games ever made.
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Area level pre crime software has worked for robberies etc, should work for shootings
uponit7771
Apr 2022
#1
It's not pyscic driven software like Minority Report but data drive and it works (link)
uponit7771
Apr 2022
#4
It's been almost a century since an amendment was repealed. The political will to replace or modify
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#9
Technically possible, but the chances of getting 38 out of 50 state legislatures to approve
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#15
still though, people should realize the founding fathers did not want daily massacres
Blues Heron
Apr 2022
#17
Sayz man with more than his share of gunz. Those who support/promote unrestricted gunz are problem.
Hoyt
Apr 2022
#29
Guns didn't just jump up and shoot, 15 year mandatory min for any gun involvement in crime for perps
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Apr 2022
#8
If you look at Japan, Australia and New Zealand, you can see a model for us to follow one day
Blues Heron
Apr 2022
#14
That would put at least half of the firearms in private hands under the NFA.
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#20
Prevention, but not around the guns themselves; that horse is out of the barn.
WhiskeyGrinder
Apr 2022
#25
"Constitution, smonstitution...who cares?" seems to be the attitude of many.
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#33
Given that I'm a "gun nut", I'm curious how you propose "going after" me, given that the measures
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#54
Will this also apply to the elderly and those with physical disabilities?
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#34
Militia training presumably includes things such as basic infantry tactics while wearing full field
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#48
Really. When someone proposes something that's absurd on the face of it amuses me
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#87
Its one of the many social wedges issues Republicans use to try and divide us.
Mr. Sparkle
Apr 2022
#37
Hell, just check out that huge ongoing thread wherein many are calling for the 1st Amendment
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#61
Here's the trick, though. People (on the whole) really enjoy gun violence in films, games, etc.
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#66
It isn't possible in this country. Prepare for the fact that it's only going to get worse.
Crunchy Frog
Apr 2022
#77