the last shooting / things that go on in America thread has definitely dissappeared

anyway

not the "happy ending" you would have expected

https://twitter.com/i/events/1371972779893944327

Suspect arrested after eight people, including six Asian women, were killed at Atlanta-area spas

Eight people, including six Asian women, were killed in shootings at three different businesses in Atlanta and Acworth, Georgia, on Tuesday, according to local police. A male suspect was arrested and charged with several counts of murder on Wednesday, police said. At a press conference in Atlanta on Wednesday, authorities identified the four victims killed in Cherokee County.

 

1 minute ago, London Wanderer said:

Just what I thought when I saw your “banning guns will do nothing “ post

That doesn’t surprise me. 

Just now, royal white said:

That doesn’t surprise me. 

😁

11 hours ago, royal white said:

So we keep hearing, nothing changes though does it. 

Nope 

All they have in response to the issue are thoughts and prayers 

Leave them to it

12 hours ago, royal white said:

So we keep hearing, nothing changes though does it. 

Unfortunately not. The powers that be seem to not want it. 

Why anyone thinks anybody needs an assault rifle is somewhat puzzling.

Even if it takes 30 years for circulation of guns to diminish surely its worth a shot right?

Its bit like saying whats the point in making changes to save the planet when its already fucked anyway.

 

1 hour ago, gonzo said:

Even if it takes 30 years for circulation of guns to diminish surely its worth a shot right?

Its bit like saying whats the point in making changes to save the planet when its already fucked anyway.

 

Of course it is……but they don’t want it to happen. It’s blatantly obvious. Every time there’s a mass shooting over there we, and probably most other countries say they need to ban guns. In America gun sales usually increase! They’re a lost cause. 

18 minutes ago, royal white said:

Of course it is……but they don’t want it to happen. It’s blatantly obvious. Every time there’s a mass shooting over there we, and probably most other countries say they need to ban guns. In America gun sales usually increase! They’re a lost cause. 

People want it to happen, its the politicians that don't want it to happen, don't want their money from the NRA to stop.

Things change, things have always changed. I’d say the anti-gun movement is the strongest it has been in a long time. It’s some fight to change the legislation but there’s a chance it could happen over time. At least that’s what the polls say, certainly no reason for those that want change to give up.

14 minutes ago, London Wanderer said:

Things change, things have always changed. I’d say the anti-gun movement is the strongest it has been in a long time. It’s some fight to change the legislation but there’s a chance it could happen over time. At least that’s what the polls say, certainly no reason for those that want change to give up.

How many people were used in those polls? 

8 minutes ago, royal white said:

How many people were used in those polls? 

No idea. How many people? 

This article sums it all up pretty well. Polls show a solid majority of Americans want gun control - Vox

Clearly a complex issue (like you say) and the majority are still in favour of private ownership. However around 80 - 90 % want to see much stronger legislation. So clearly there scope for change and people want that. Plenty reasons for folk over there to keep fighting for change. 

There was once a time when the majority of people didn't want equal rights for black people, or for gay people to be allowed to get married. No reason the anti-gun movement can't change things for the better long term. 

Edited May 4, 20233 yr by London Wanderer

1 minute ago, London Wanderer said:

No idea. How many people? 

This article sums it all up pretty well. Polls show a solid majority of Americans want gun control - Vox

Clearly a complex issue (like you say) and the majority are still in favour of private ownership. However around 80 - 90 % want to see much stronger legislation. So clearly there scope for change and people want that. Plenty reasons for folk over there to keep fighting for change. 

There was once a time when the majority of people didn't want equal rights for black people, or for gay people to be allowed to get married. No reason the anti-gun movement can't change things for the better long term. 

Same, no idea. The reason I ask is many polls are done using a few thousand people. In reality Americans are purchasing circa 1.5 million guns a month legally (god knows how many illegally).

 

You’d think that those in power now would have the best chance of bringing in stricter laws, however that’s not happened (more down to how American politics work I think). If these lot can’t do it then what hope is there? They’re a lost cause. 

7 hours ago, gonzo said:

Even if it takes 30 years for circulation of guns to diminish surely its worth a shot right?

Its bit like saying whats the point in making changes to save the planet when its already fucked anyway.

 

Beautiful! 😁

Another mass shooting in Texas. 8 dead, victims as young as 5. What a country.

It’s time to give shop staff who work in malls their own guns.

problem solved

Thoughts and prayers incoming

The 2nd Amendment doesn't even say what the Gun Nuts repeatedly claim.

 

3 minutes ago, Cheese said:

The 2nd Amendment doesn't even say what the Gun Nuts repeatedly claim.

 

 

 

Texas seems to be in a very dark place

 

1 minute ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

Texas seems to be in a very dark place

 

Light candles and ban cars. Jobs a good un. 

45 minutes ago, royal white said:

Light candles and ban cars. Jobs a good un. 

Careful. You’ll surpass Cheese’s mare on the coronation thread yesterday. 

12 minutes ago, London Wanderer said:

Careful. You’ll surpass Cheese’s mare on the coronation thread yesterday. 

That would take some doing 

15 minutes ago, London Wanderer said:

Careful. You’ll surpass Cheese’s mare on the coronation thread yesterday. 

"mare"? 😁 Is that why RW had to resort to a personal attack and lie about stuff I posted years ago? 

Edited May 7, 20233 yr by Cheese

6 minutes ago, Cheese said:

"mare"? 😁 Is that why RW had to resort to a personal attack and lie about stuff I posted years ago? 

😂😂😂😂

Just now, royal white said:

😂😂😂😂

😭

10 minutes ago, Cheese said:

"mare"? 😁 Is that why RW had to resort to a personal attack and lie about stuff I posted years ago? 

To be fair - trying to bring someone's personal shit/mental health into a political discussion is pretty low.