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In reply to the discussion: How many here have had gun violence affect their lives? [View all]rurallib
(62,961 posts)9. No doubt there are many that could check multiple boxes
I am with you in the 'all of the above' category.
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I've had extended family AND close friends affected, both, as victims and perpetrators ...
1StrongBlackMan
Jun 2016
#3
does a drunk & buck naked former college roommate pointing a loaded assault rifle in my face count?
corkhead
Jun 2016
#22
perhaps some of the gun control laws suggested may not have helped in these cases
rurallib
Jun 2016
#45
My best friend in Jr. high school was shot in the head and killed by her BF
Maru Kitteh
Jun 2016
#43
one of my dear friends killed himself, one of my friends was shot by her husband (she
niyad
Jun 2016
#47
One close friend committed suicide by gun after his wife was raped and stabbed to death.
FrodosPet
Jun 2016
#67