Even if it’s half that number, that’s still one every other day. That’s fine by you?
Oh god, why do I do this to myself…fuck, ok, here we go
deep breath
Like almost all gun statistics that are shared in left-leaning media, this one is grossly misleading.
Casting a wide net, the database captures not only incidents in which a gun is fired on school property, but also those in which a bullet hits school property, whether or not school is in session. Incidents in which a gun is brandished but not fired and those in which there are no victims are also included.
So in this case, a “school shooting” can include incidents where there was literally not a single shot fired at all by anyone.
Thavron@lemmy.ca 4 months ago
machinin@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Where did the OP say it was fine? It looks like they simply corrected misinformation. There is no need to poison the discussion.
Cryophilia@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Yes, I love school shootings!
Seriously what the fuck kind of question is that. Think about it. What is wrong with you.
machinin@lemmy.world 4 months ago
I had that you’re getting downvoted. This is good information. I appreciate the contribution.
Cryophilia@lemmy.world 4 months ago
People are not rational when it comes to guns, abortion, anything to do with children, etc. Contributing information is usually a bad idea and roundly rejected.