As the tragedy in Maine continues to unfold, one can hear the opponents of gun control arguing that the killer has a history of mental illness. In their opinion, "guns do not kill people, mental illness does."
There is no doubt that mentally ill persons with access to guns may harm themselves or others. The real question is: "Why do they have access to guns, especially military assault rifles?" The answer is twofold: 1. Our screening is inadequate due to political opposition and 2. Access to military weapons is widespread due to political inaction.
Almost all mass shootings in the United States have involved the use of military assault rifles. Why are these available to the general public? To protect ourselves from "the Police State?" Sounds a lot like the Big Lie. Vote for Democrats in 2024!
Full Disclosure: I am a registered Independent
