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> on average, mass killings involving firearms occur approximately every two weeks in the US This seems significantly higher than what I'd think. Do most mass

• Fellshard 7y ago
  It's generally an issue that a person's definition carves out instances that are not useful to their desired narrative. A consistent definition is required when discussing the topic, and unfortunately the definition practically needs to accompany its use simply because so many disparate definitions are used.
• anigbrowl 7y ago
  You could check a popular reference source to become familiar with the factual background. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mass_shootings_in_the_United_States_in_2019 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mass_shootings_in_the_...
  • platz 7y ago
    Right, so the majority of these incidents are gang-related activity. Not saying it's not a "mass shooting", but the thesis in the OP article needs to be understood in such a context. Gang violence/vengeance isn't going to be influenced by media or copycat effects one iota.
    • anigbrowl 7y ago
      Right, so I'm not endorsing you, I'm suggesting you consult available reference material before you start asking rhetorical questions. A Socratic/tendentious style of argument where you solicit participation from your interlocutors doesn't play well here. If you have a point it's better to just make it and back it up with reference material as many participants have busy lives of their own.