“Millions of taxpayer dollars are being spent on gun violence related hospitalizations across the country every year — dollars that you work hard for, dollars that shouldn’t be wasted on senseless violence.”
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Doorbell Prank Leads To Teen Shooting
Teenagers out for fun who were ringing doorbells or knocking on doors in the early morning hours were shot at in Pennsylvania, and one of the teens was hit in the foot.
NRA: The USA Needs Gun Control NOW. Guns Are A Permanent Drag On The American Economy
How Guns And Violence Cost Every American $564 In 2010 Each injury caused by a firearm sets in motion a prolonged series of events. There’s a car-ride to the emergency room…or the morgue.
Moms Demand Gun Sense | Videos
Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America is a grassroots effort formed in the wake of the devastating mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut. The Other Easter Egg Hunt PSA VIDEO: “How Many More Rounds?
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George Zimmerman charged with felony after allegedly pointing gun at girlfriend
George Zimmerman is charged with felony aggravated assault and two misdemeanors after an incident with his girlfriend, Florida police say.
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Armed With A Toy Rifle, Killed By Real Bullets
Here’s a thought: If cops are so full of fear should they even be cops in the first place?
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Piers Morgan shouts down gun advocate – CNN.com Video
The gun debate gets heated because “Guns Save Lives Day” will be one day after the anniversary of the Newtown shooting.
Community Village‘s insight:
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Deepak Chopra: What Can We Do About Gun Violence?
Our hearts go out to the many affected by this morning’s tragic shooting at the US Navy Yard in Washington DC. Twelve people are reported dead – 11 victims and one shooter – with many others injured and in critical condition.
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White Privilege and the 2nd Amendment
© Josh Sager – September 2013
“…white Americans have a level of privilege when carrying their weapons which is simply not given to people of other races.”
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Children and Guns: The Hidden Toll
Children shot accidentally — usually by other children — are collateral casualties of the accessibility of guns in America, their deaths at once heart-rending and eminently preventable.
Community Village‘s insight:
The murders are high at age 3 and 13.
Age 3 they are old enougth to manipulate the gun, yet young enough to not understand the difference between a toy gun and a real gun.
Age 13 they think that removing the cartridge makes it safe to point at people for fun and pull the trigger, not realizing there is a bullet in the chamber.
See on www.nytimes.com