Just in case anybody doesn't think racism is screwing up the debate about guns

[Sanddog42]

22. Suicide

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I believe suicide and homicide rates would drop dramatically with stricter gun control laws.
Particularly suicide rates, which from what I've read, make up the vast majority of gun deaths.

Thank you for bringing this up. I think suicide prevention is the strongest argument in favor of gun control.

Since this group's SOP is to "discuss how to enact progressive gun control reform" and "mobilize supporters in support of measures reducing gun violence," forwarding the suicide prevention argument is not only appropriate but, I believe, the single most promising strategy for (a) accomplishing the larger goal of enacting sane gun control legislation and (b) reducing the number of gun-related injuries and fatalities in America.