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In response to "How we all miss the point in school shootings - This is pretty insightful even if I don't agree with the final point entirely. -- (link)" by Inigo

This statement is very weird...

Posted by Roger More (aka rogermore) May 30 '14, 10:04

"Gun control advocates used the event as an opportunity to campaign for stricter gun control, despite the fact that Rodger bought his guns legally and easily passed the background checks."

Gun control advocates campaign for stricter gun control precisely *because* he bought his guns legally and passed the background checks. Not in spite of it.

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Yeah, that, and what TWuG point out are things I disagree with. - Inigo May 30, 10:06 2
- Especially when it comes to thinking about these sorts of mass shooters similarly to terrorists. But, two things I'll mention... - Roger More May 30, 10:19 1
  - To your IMs: Yes, that's why gun control is needed, and your question is the issue I had with his final point. - Inigo May 30, 10:24

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