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easttexaslefty

(1,554 posts) Sun Jan 20, 2013, 12:19 PM Jan 2013

Suicide & guns. [View all]

"America had more than 11,000 firearms-related homicides in 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But here's what's brushed aside: In 2011, America had more than 19,000 suicides committed by firearms, according to the CDC."

These are some of their faces.
www.facesofsuicide.com

Guns are the most lethal method and chosen method of suicide.
You gun proponents need to look at these faces.
You "anybody should be able to own a gun!" should too.
Your loved ones face could be on here.
I know my son's is.

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Suicide & guns. [View all] easttexaslefty Jan 2013 OP

If somebody wants to kill themselves, they will. MadHound Jan 2013 #1

You facts are fucked up. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #2

None of what you posted disputes what I posted MadHound Jan 2013 #5

Yes, your facts are fucked up. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #7

Look, I'm sorry for your loss, MadHound Jan 2013 #13

I don't claim to be but I know who is. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #20

That's because gun ownership is more popular now for young women Yo_Mama Jan 2013 #11

Mass shooters are suicidial> so a gun makes it easier & potentially more victims. KittyWampus Jan 2013 #8

Sexist and Stupid postatomic Jan 2013 #24

Believe it or not, this was alerted for "sexism". Predictably, 6-0 to leave. Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #25

Ya. Because saying women easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #28

Speaking with some experience you are talking out of your ass. intaglio Jan 2013 #27

I am sorry for your loss Robyn66 Jan 2013 #3

Thanks easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #4

What is worse Robyn66 Jan 2013 #19

People also kill themselves in their cars Yo_Mama Jan 2013 #6

This is utter bullshit. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #9

Yeah, impulse is a factor in many Yo_Mama Jan 2013 #14

Yet you didn't Robyn66 Jan 2013 #17

So what do you propose we do? Travis_0004 Jan 2013 #15

FOR GODS SAKE DONT TOUCH THE GUNS!!!! nt Robyn66 Jan 2013 #18

The false equivalence between cars and guns needs to STOP Robyn66 Jan 2013 #16

Bullshit. Zoeisright Jan 2013 #22

I'm surprised it isn't higher Supply Side Jesus Jan 2013 #10

K&R in sad memory of a relative who shot herself in the head MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #12

Guns make suicide easier LeftInTX Jan 2013 #21

Exactly. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #23

Gun availability does NOT always mean high suicide rates Lurks Often Jan 2013 #26

Here's the point. Here's you... easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #30