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so if your analysis on violence is solely “let’s take away people’s guns!” stop talking for a second.

this discussion requires so much more nuance than, “gun control” and i see so many are being intellectually lazy with their analysis.

let’s talk about cisheteropatriarchy, the socialization of men, and how these things lead to men committing 90% of all murders in the US.

let’s talk about inaccessible mental/physical healthcare. (+how many liberal pundits r advocating 4 gun control but are anti-universal HC)

let’s talk about the nra, fascistic origins (re:gun control) w/ the kkk were to deny black folks the right (+ability) to defend themselves.

let’s talk about how poverty (re:capitalism) is inextricably linked to violent/gun crimes in black & brown communities.

let’s talk about the long culturally accepted american empire violence domestically & abroad & it’s glorification in media & history books.