Guns.

Part of the climate of fear whipped up by the media is the issue of gun ownership.

Common people influenced by hysterical media coverage believe that they need a gun to protect themselves.

This is fighting violence with violence.

But this never works.

It just embroils you in more violence.

Gun control laws on the other hand will reduce violence.

Unstable or radicalized people will not be able to purchase a gun in the first place.

But the belief that the threat can be put down by superior violence is fed by the media for political purposes.

So do not be afraid.

Surrendering your gun may help to end gun violence in our world.


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