8 homicides in 1 day.

[Johnny Cupcakes]

(09-08-2015, 12:45 AM)Benton Wrote: That's the biggest part of it. Defunding mental healthcare in the 80s was one of the biggest reasons for our spike in violent crime, followed in the last decade by the economy.

Mental health issues play a big role in a decent sized segment of gun related crime/death.  Suicides, mass shootings, etc.  There is also a really poisoned culture that considers guns to be a status symbol though, and although they may not have any mental issues of note, societal influences can be even worse.  Education on them is extremely lacking as well, as someone else pointed out.

Unfortunately, the root of the problems will continue to be swept under the rug because guns are a hot button political point.