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Old 01-05-2016, 06:52 PM   #1
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Studies have shown that if the person fails in the attempt or is prevented from killing themselves, they are not that likely to try again. With a gun they are more likely to succeed in their attempt.
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The link I posted earlier on Australia found that with fewer guns not only did the suicide rate by firearm go way down but the rate of suicide fell also. I'd wager for exactly the same reason.
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The link I posted earlier on Australia found that with fewer guns not only did the suicide rate by firearm go way down but the rate of suicide fell also. I'd wager for exactly the same reason.
We should spend the money on the veterans that are killing themselves if that's his concern
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Old 01-05-2016, 07:11 PM   #3
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We should spend the money on the veterans that are killing themselves if that's his concern
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I agree it's a worthy cause but that would require Republicans to stop thwarting VA funding.
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I agree it's a worthy cause but that would require Republicans to stop thwarting VA funding.
Seems to of found the money for this useless Executive Order
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Seems to of found the money for this useless Executive Order
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I'm sure that's going to be another fight the Speaker caves on.
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