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In reply to the discussion: Suicide & guns. [View all]Travis_0004
(5,417 posts)15. So what do you propose we do?
First off Japan has a suicide rate nearly twice what the United States does, and there are almost no guns there. I'm also fine with more funding for suicide prevention, but what can be done as far as gun laws to prevent suicide? Even if we only allowed single shot firearms, people would still be able to use them for suicide. Its also impossible to ban all guns in this country. So the fact is I don't think there is anything you can do regarding gun laws to reduce suicides. I think the best way to reduce suicides is to increase mental health funding.
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Mass shooters are suicidial> so a gun makes it easier & potentially more victims.
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#8
Guns might be the method for most suicides... but almost never the reason.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#33
If you advocate restricting a symptom rather than solve the problem...
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#35