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stopdiggin

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3. vast majority of the people killed were reported to be armed ..

Reply to WhiskeyGrinder (Original post)

Sun May 25, 2025, 12:23 PM

May 25

"The vast majority of such cases have been shootings, and the vast majority of the people killed were reported to be armed." (highlighting mine)

Our society is undeniably becoming increasingly confrontational and violent - AND, we have far, far too many people packing heat. It's a prescription that almost assures an increased level of misery ... For lots of people.

Gun violence is a long standing plague on this country. My concern continues to be centered around real victims ...

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vast majority of the people killed were reported to be armed .. stopdiggin May 25 #3

"reported to be" WhiskeyGrinder May 25 #4

Yeah - I am well aware of your position here stopdiggin May 25 #5

The system is very oppressive AZProgressive May 25 #8

kick WhiskeyGrinder May 25 #6

afternoon kick. WhiskeyGrinder May 25 #7