Beware: the whole point of this is article (and train of thought) is to cast a shadow of doubt over gun control. It's to remind us how these are random and extreme events. Yes, mass-shootings are random and extreme. A layperson can conclude this without having to look at any statistics.
But unfortunately this distracts from the real problem. Machine guns. And how they're legal, and easy, for anyone to buy. And ammo. And modifications for guns.
When the constitution was written to allow citizens the right to bare arms, the only arms in the legislators' wildest dreams took a minute to load one bullet, likely would miss, and probably wouldn't kill with one shot. Since the world is very different today, shouldn't the laws change too? Look at the success of gun control in the United Kingdom.
Enough of this nonsense. It reminds me of climate change deniers pointing out "Yeah but it's snowing now."
But unfortunately this distracts from the real problem. Machine guns. And how they're legal, and easy, for anyone to buy. And ammo. And modifications for guns.
When the constitution was written to allow citizens the right to bare arms, the only arms in the legislators' wildest dreams took a minute to load one bullet, likely would miss, and probably wouldn't kill with one shot. Since the world is very different today, shouldn't the laws change too? Look at the success of gun control in the United Kingdom.
Enough of this nonsense. It reminds me of climate change deniers pointing out "Yeah but it's snowing now."