2 killed, 8 wounded in mass shooting outside Arkansas grocery store
CBSJUL 2 2024
3 Dead in Arkansas Shooting, Suspect Arrested
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The Spin
Left narrative
This kind of recurrent gun violence is a uniquely American epidemic. How many innocent victims must die before gun laws are reformed? The US has more guns than any other country — essentially one gun for every citizen — and one of the highest gun-related death rates. This madness needs to stop with better regulation, including limiting who has access and the types of weapons they own.
Right narrative
Guns don't kill people; people kill people. This is why there must be a focus on addressing mental health, enforcing existing laws, and addressing cultural violence. Not only is a ban on guns simply not practical, as there are over 400M guns in private hands, but it would ultimately leave criminals armed while punishing law-abiding citizens.