LuddlyNeddite
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- Joined
- May 18, 2015
- Messages
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- Location
- The Big Apple
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- Male
- Political Leaning
- Libertarian
Let us remember the negative effects that widespread gun ownership has on the brave men and women of our armed forces.
Nearly a hundred soldiers have died in mass shootings over the last decade. This includes the troops at Fort Hood in 2009 and 2014, the sailors and marines at the Washington Navy Yard, and the members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. All of these mass shootings were carried out with legally bought firearms.
Also, hundreds of veterans suffering from PTSD, depression, or homelessness kill themselves every year. Most of the time, this is done with a privately owned firearm. If access to firearms were heavily restricted, many of America's heroes would not be able to kill themselves, and might be reached in time to get them the help they need.
As a combat veteran myself, I am strongly opposed to private gun ownership, because of the harm it has done to my Battle Buddies and fellow veterans. I hope you understand that the "right to bear arms" has resulted in the deaths of thousands of brave men and women who fought for your rights.
Nearly a hundred soldiers have died in mass shootings over the last decade. This includes the troops at Fort Hood in 2009 and 2014, the sailors and marines at the Washington Navy Yard, and the members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. All of these mass shootings were carried out with legally bought firearms.
Also, hundreds of veterans suffering from PTSD, depression, or homelessness kill themselves every year. Most of the time, this is done with a privately owned firearm. If access to firearms were heavily restricted, many of America's heroes would not be able to kill themselves, and might be reached in time to get them the help they need.
As a combat veteran myself, I am strongly opposed to private gun ownership, because of the harm it has done to my Battle Buddies and fellow veterans. I hope you understand that the "right to bear arms" has resulted in the deaths of thousands of brave men and women who fought for your rights.