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Originally Posted by TrustyRombone
Mayo,
How can we realistically trim down gun violence in America?
I don't fully know. Better treatment of mental illness is key. Better economic and living situations for the poorest is key. Not sensationalizing violence on the news would be great.
This isn't a popular view, but I truly do think that all the violence in TV, movies, video games, etc. is a contributing factor. It's one of the million things that leads to the very macho, very confrontational culture that we have in America. I don't really know how to change the fundamental American Ethos, though.
And yeah, strong gun control obviously needs to happen. If there are fewer guns, there will be fewer shootings. I believe that with all of my heart.
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Originally Posted by Booker Wolfbox
Mayo,
Two questions:
First, in the old days was this sort of thing known as a "containment thread'?
Second, which party is more likely to party like it's 1999?
Sorry, I thought of a third question. Have you ever told Dids to check his privilege?
I believe this thread is somewhat closer to "the well" of old.
Democrats. GOP has old straight religious white guys. Democrats have literally everyone else. No contest.
I have not. Dids is a good guy.