For those who argue that school shootings are a gun problem, it’s worth considering that in the aftermath of World War I, countless individuals had access to guns without experiencing these widespread, senseless acts of violence for no reason. Therefore, it’s clear that your argument has inherent shortcomings. Moreover, I believe altering gun laws could potentially lead to the establishment of a black market, encouraging individuals to seek illegal firearms, and resulting in an increase in overall violence.

  • winebaths@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Wow hard to imagine that after the deadliest war in human history at the time that people would be hesitant to kill others in peacetime.

    Also in countries without easy access to guns but with high levels of gun control and thriving black markets (like Mexico) they experience a fraction of school shootings compared to the us. That’s without even taking into account the sheer material differences between the two countries, with Mexico having a significantly higher poverty rate compared to the us.

    Not only is this a unpopular opinion, it’s also a fucking stupid one too.

    19 Countries with the Most School Shootings (total incidents Jan 2009-May 2018 - CNN):

    United States — 288 Mexico — 8

    Gun control in Mexico:

    Mexico has extremely restrictive laws regarding gun possession. There are only two stores in the entire country, DCAM near the capital, and OTCA, in Apodaca, Nuevo León. It also takes months of paperwork to have a chance at purchasing one legally.