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[LaLuna 12,732]

1 hour ago, baptism said:

I live in Canada and as your neighbor I'm truly appalled by what is happening in your country. I don't feel safe even crossing your border let alone spending time in your country. Safe is not a mass shooting almost every day. 154 mass shootings this year, 163 days elapsed this year. That's some ****ed up **** my friend. That's why tourism is taking billion dollar hits in your country. 

Also gun violence is more prevalent in America than anywhere else in the world. Deaths by gun violence in the States eclipses every other country exponentially. 

Well said, I'm also Canadian, and I don't know when I'll set foot in the U.S. again. That country just scares me now. 

America is NOT a safe country, and by saying otherwise and ignoring the alarming statistics, you are trivializing a very serious problem. 

[baptism 2,670]

Just now, Whispering said:

I do enjoy my tv and I have excellent health care, and my tax rate and cost of living isn't sky high. I'm not the one hating here. 

Lucky you! Everyone in Canada has those very same privileges, unfortunately the same can't be said of the people down below. Are you even aware of your privilege or???

1 minute ago, Alexander Levi said:

Ok well not every American is like that.... 

The way you are speaking to people on this thread is almost attacking them individually for a problem that is bigger than the individual.

Oh no, definitely not. I work in tourism and meet literally thousands of wonderful American's, many of them apologize for the mess of their own country and I tell them it isn't their fault. So it's not personal. But it does seem like some members are defending the gun problem in the states and that is shameful. 

[Whispering 18,865]

8 minutes ago, baptism said:

How about control your guns and tragedies won't happen. 

You do realize that the majority of people here on this forum, that live in the US, are for gun control, right? In fact, the majority of Americans are for common sense gun laws. 

I vote, I write and call my congressman, I march. What else do you want me to do? Move to another country away from my family that needs me...away from my friends...away from my livelihood and way of life? I have a good life and feel safe and happy. I can't help it that you refuse to believe that. 

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1 minute ago, baptism said:

Lucky you! Everyone in Canada has those very same privileges, unfortunately the same can't be said of the people down below. Are you even aware of your privilege or???

Oh no, definitely not. I work in tourism and meet literally thousands of wonderful American's, many of them apologize for the mess of their own country and I tell them it isn't their fault. So it's not personal. But it does seem like some members are defending the gun problem in the states and that is shameful. 

Well I'm telling you that the way you are getting your point across SOUNDS personal.

Its a definite problem that I hope we can solve. But like many members here, I don't feel unsafe traveling around the US.

That doesn't mean that I don't believe gun violence isn't a problem.

[baptism 2,670]

Just now, Whispering said:

You do realize that the majority of people here on this forum, that live in the US, are for gun control, right? In fact, the majority of Americans are for common sense gun laws. 

I vote, I write and call my congressman, I march. What else do you want me to do? Move to another country away from my family that needs me...away from my friends...away from my livelihood and way of life? I have a good life and feel safe and happy. I can't help it that you refuse to believe that. 

I believe that you are safe and happy. Of course there are plenty of American's who are very comfortable. Unfortunately the number that aren't comfortable or safe or happy or healthy is remarkable and more than most other developed nations it seems like nobody wants to do anything about it. 

Anyway, I certainly hope that most American members are for gun control, though I don't get the vibe from this thread. I just think that by defending any aspect of the gun laws, or diminishing gun deaths, you're actually doing quite a disservice. It isn't a personal attack. You're not worse of a person or an American for living in a country with such a rampant problem. There really isn't anything to defend.  

[Whispering 18,865]

2 minutes ago, baptism said:

Lucky you! Everyone in Canada has those very same privileges, unfortunately the same can't be said of the people down below. Are you even aware of your privilege or???

Yes, I am and am thankful for it. And I'm all for affordable healthcare for all citizens. 

[baptism 2,670]

Just now, Whispering said:

Yes, I am and am thankful for it. And I'm all for affordable healthcare for all citizens. 

"affordable"

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Just now, baptism said:

"affordable"

Yes, affordable for all. That will mean free for many people, as it is already for the most vulnerable in our society. I believe we should extend that service, as well. 

[baptism 2,670]

2 minutes ago, Whispering said:

Yes, affordable for all. That will mean free for many people, as it is already for the most vulnerable in our society. I believe we should extend that service, as well. 

Extending free health care would mean cuts to other departments or tax increases. 

[LordEnigma 11,313]

1 minute ago, baptism said:

Extending free health care would mean cuts to other departments or tax increases. 

I, personally, would be ok with tax increases if I knew they were going towards the greater good.

But for some reason the American public is very CUT TAXES as their main goal. It's weird especially since a lot of those people are Christian which is all about giving instead of keeping.

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This thread is such a mess, but then again, so is the US. So it's definitely fitting. 

Also, it sucks that this mass shooting happened, but what do people expect? A new mass-shooting happens almost on a daily basis. I feel absolutely nothing about this. I'm THAT desensitized by the gun crimes in my country. 

But, at least the majority (I think? Correct me if I'm wrong) of people living here can agree that something needs to be done in order to limit such terrors here. 

But of course the GOP loves the NRA's money too much to actually do anything about it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

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Also, maybe it's just because I live in California, but I've seen way more guns owned by random civilians than by cops. Like, WAY more. 

But it doesn't really scare me or anything cause I'm honestly just so used to seeing guns everywhere that the other day, at a kick-back, someone randomly brought out their guns (just to show off and look "cool," I assume) and literally nobody batted an eye 

[baptism 2,670]

12 minutes ago, Alexander Levi said:

I, personally, would be ok with tax increases if I knew they were going towards the greater good.

But for some reason the American public is very CUT TAXES as their main goal. It's weird especially since a lot of those people are Christian which is all about giving instead of keeping.

I feel the same. I've always said that I would be happy to pay even more taxes if it meant that it was benefiting less fortunate people and going towards social programs that help those in need. And you're right, there's a lot of hypocrisy regarding taxes and helping people in the states. It's wild. 

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I can't at the people thinking that all Americans believe there shouldn't be gun regulations

Do you have any idea how big and diverse the US is?? 

[Whispering 18,865]

28 minutes ago, baptism said:

Extending free health care would mean cuts to other departments or tax increases. 

Yes, it would. Probably tax increases, especially on the wealthy.