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The argument over guns is pointless.
zens. 57% of people surveyed by Pew Research in Feb. 2013 said that gun control laws would “give too much power to
Stop fueling a pointless debate. It is time to work together to find real solutions. Nearly 100 people a day are killed by guns in America. This can be stopped by supporting background and mental health checks, gun safety education, and ammo purchasing caps.
Keep guns, keep guns safe.