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In reply to the discussion: “I think I’m going to be sick.” [View all]Ms. Toad
(34,055 posts)21. A friend of mine shared this quote, that speaks my mind:
Last edited Sun Dec 16, 2012, 01:53 AM - Edit history (1)
"When we first collected much of this data, it was after the Aurora, Colo. shootings, and the air was thick with calls to avoid 'politicizing' the tragedy. That is code, essentially, for 'dont talk about reforming our gun control laws.'
Lets be clear: That is a form of politicization.... Its just a form of politicization favoring those who prefer the status quo to stricter gun control laws."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2012/12/14/nine-facts-about-guns-and-mass-shootings-in-the-united-states/
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Newtown has it's 'before the killings' and 'after the killings' to mark as a moment in history now.
lunatica
Dec 2012
#2
The people who are opposing rational gun control are the ones bringing politics into this issue.
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#40
I lost my 3 1/2 year old son on 12/21/1993. You cannot begin to imagine how bad the survivors lives
Dustlawyer
Dec 2012
#5
Thank you! I have had time to deal with my pain, those poor families have not. Knowing what is
Dustlawyer
Dec 2012
#53
Not to mention being a faculty member at that school and dealing with going back.
Flabbergasted
Dec 2012
#9
i keep seeing the father, sittin at work, getting a message his kids school in a lock down,
seabeyond
Dec 2012
#15
But maybe not on the day of this horror.There is enough sadness and anger without the NRA justifying
judesedit
Dec 2012
#16
It's hard enough to lose a beloved family member in circumstances that are anticipated.
MADem
Dec 2012
#34
What We Need Is More People Standing Up To Gun Apologists And 2nd Amendment Advocates
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#38
I also think about all the parents that have to explain this to their young children
Major Nikon
Dec 2012
#45