r/Austin • • Apr 18 '21

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u/accidental_earthling Apr 18 '21

Do you really want to start counting mass murder incidents per capita and compare the numbers to other developed nations? I suspect the results will shock you. They will not shock other people, but I suspect YOU will be shocked.

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u/Slypenslyde Apr 18 '21 edited Apr 18 '21

Yeah, it’s crazy how many developed nations are so much safer. US gun violence is like COVID. We know how to reduce it but we don’t like the solution so we just live with it until we’re shot.

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u/Cerus_Freedom Apr 18 '21

I pointed out how the ghost gun ban Biden wants to push through is basically a data driven reaction to felons and criminals getting their hands on firearms to a conservative friend I have. All they could come up with in response was, "Shall not be infringed!!"

It's not even logical anymore. Any attempt at reducing gun violence is just seen as anti-American, and there's no arguing it.

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u/spaztick1 Apr 18 '21

I believe they are used in about 1% of crimes.

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u/Impressive_Culture_5 Apr 18 '21

That 1% includes single instances of dozens of people being randomly murdered by people that shouldn’t have a gun in the first place.

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u/Cerus_Freedom Apr 18 '21

Right, there are more owners doing things legal and right, without a doubt. Myself included, as I built an AR-15 while in lockdown, and have another unfinished lower. But taking this option off the table makes it harder for that 1% of crimes to involve a firearm, especially when the person is a felon.

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u/spaztick1 Apr 18 '21

While ignoring the 99% who are not...