I just came across this interesting statistic showing causes of death in America, comparing terrorist fatalities to other more common - yet unexpectedly common - forms...
I already know that even daring to mention that having such easy access to so many weapons is a threat to life will result in many pro-gun activists knee-jerking into a program of accusations and other defense mechanisms. So I won't do that. I do respect that many own guns out of a desire to feel protected and to have some way of defending themselves against a corrupt government. However, when the cultural programming often tries to claim that the real threat is from terrorist groups who 'hate our freedom' etc. yet when the stats show a completely different story, it's important to point out the situation and ask questions.
My present feeling is that there are some gun owners who honestly just want to be safe and to feel protected, but that there are others too who simply want to kill things/people and who will never be reasoned with and will never even think to look at solving the problems in society in a way that doesn't involve some form of force simply because they like force.
The reality though is that every gunshot that threatens us begins with thoughts and feelings inside the shooter, so if you really want to be safe, you need to get deep into psychology, spirit, soul and emotions - only then can you find real and lasting peace. Intimidation only ever comes back to bite you in the ass - whereas compassion and wisdom cover all the angles and stop problems before they start. There is no excuse for ignorance any more, we have access to the tools we need via the web - so it's up to us to create societies that are worth living for, not worth dying for.
Wishing you well,
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