Saturday Dec 19, 2020
Gun Control (Episode 4)
In this episode I summarize what I've learned from my online research and interviews. Over the course of my research my opinion has evolved somewhat. I have found that access to handguns correlates with gun deaths, but correlation does not equal causation. It is equally plausible that living in a violent society causes people to buy guns for self defence. In my opinion it is a bit of a death spiral where fear causes people to buy guns, which cause more death and exacerbate the fear.
To break out of this death spiral I don't think you can just ban guns outright. Fearful people will not willingly give up their means of self defense. I think you need to address the causes of the violence and the fear in parallel with decreasing the prevalence of guns in a society.
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The USA is a Republic
Monday Feb 15, 2021
This is a dangerous view. The old saying that a weapon on tbe table WILL BE USED has proved to be all too true. There should not be a financial burden without gun purchases. Ban tbe weapons, save the humans and other creatures. At least in the US.
Friday Dec 25, 2020
Again like your podcast. Question, would more Canadians own more hand guns if they had the legal freedoms to own them without major financial burden? Would love to hear your response! From down south.
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
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