BUT NO, WE DON'T HAVE A GUN PROBLEM IN AMERICA

[sarisataka]

100. For many reasons

both- physical and psychological- it is easier to kill with a gun than many other weapons.

To solely focus on the weapon is only looking at half of the problem. The idea that 'if we get rid of guns none of this will happen' is false. These deranged people would still cause mayhem somehow. Some might use knives, some might make bombs.
I have no issue with a legitimate discussion of keeping guns out of the wrong hands. Yes that means having to listen to 'NRA talking points' about 'assault weapons' because talking point or not, a person needs to have enough knowledge of a subject to craft an effective law. Also being willing to engage in such a discussion will bring moderate gun owners to the table, reducing extremist support e.g. NRA-ILA.

While that discussion takes place, promote research targeting the psychological causes of violence, especially spree killers, and how to mitigate the activating cues.

Being that this is a democratic board I think we are all aware of the social factors that lead to violence and do not need to further explore them, just continue working to correct them.