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stopdiggin

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3. vast majority of the people killed were reported to be armed ..
Sun May 25, 2025, 11:23 AM
May 2025

"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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Link to full article, no paywall: Ocelot II May 2025 #1
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vast majority of the people killed were reported to be armed .. stopdiggin May 2025 #3
"reported to be" WhiskeyGrinder May 2025 #4
Yeah - I am well aware of your position here stopdiggin May 2025 #5
The system is very oppressive AZProgressive May 2025 #8
kick WhiskeyGrinder May 2025 #6
afternoon kick. WhiskeyGrinder May 2025 #7
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