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Do you have data? This is an interesting case-study where political expediency may brush over confounding variables: * Own a gun and kill oneself with it. The
by pacala 7y ago
Do you have data? This is an interesting case-study where political expediency may brush over confounding variables:
* Own a gun and kill oneself with it. The primary risk factor being depression, not the gun.
* Own a gun and be part of a criminal organization. The primary risk factor being rival criminal organizations, not the gun.
- chowells 7y agoDepression is rarely the cause of suicide. Suicide is usually the result of one overwhelming moment + means. Having a gun in the household makes suicide significantly more likely. Without easy means, most people get through the tough time and go on with their lives.
- kortilla 7y agoBut most suicides are not accidentally caused by the presence of a gun.