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Platapus · 05-27-22, 07:16 AM

I don't think we have a "gun problem" in the US

We have a "People choosing to kill people" problem in the US.

The first step in problem solving is to properly identify and bound the problem without presupposing a solution.

A "gun problem" presupposes a "gun solution". And that's not the problem.

But let's be honest. It is easier to focus on the gun than on the person. Solving mental health issues is a lot more difficult and uncomfortable to deal with.

For a politician, it is much easier to pass yet another gun law and then pat themselves on the back for "doing something".

And some voters fall for this.

05-27-22, 07:16 AM	#84
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,971 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I don't think we have a "gun problem" in the US We have a "People choosing to kill people" problem in the US. The first step in problem solving is to properly identify and bound the problem without presupposing a solution. A "gun problem" presupposes a "gun solution". And that's not the problem. But let's be honest. It is easier to focus on the gun than on the person. Solving mental health issues is a lot more difficult and uncomfortable to deal with. For a politician, it is much easier to pass yet another gun law and then pat themselves on the back for "doing something". And some voters fall for this. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.