George Takei  🏳️‍🌈🖖🏽May 6, 2023
Another mass shooting in Texas. Children are among the victims. When are our lawmakers going to act? Only when we make them pay if they don’t.
Show threadgigantosMay 7, 2023

@georgetakei I worry it isn't about logic, it's more like a religious question. Ban guns, allow abortions, hate god. Or something like that.

For many, US politics isn't really politics; there's no argument that makes people change sides. It seems closer to fanaticism on both sides.

I fully support anti-gun policy but worry it's about the people too. Norway and Canada have hunting + competition guns, yet not as much violence.

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@georgetakei In Norway, obtaining a gun requires a process. Either a hunting license or proof that you are part of a shooting club that competes using the gun you buy is needed, along with passing a test. Additionally, any gun must be safely locked away in a cabinet so that only the owner can access it at home.

This doesn't prevent well-planned attacks by individuals like Anders Behring Breivik, but it does help reduce the risk of accidental access.

May 7, 2023 at 12:16amWeb