It’s truly alarming to see the numbers laid out like this. Over 7,000 mass shootings in the U.S. since 2013, that's an average of about 1.5 mass shootings every single day. This means someone is opening fire on four or more people roughly every 16 hours in America.
When you look at this from a statistical perspective, it's not just tragic, it feels almost surreal. We've reached a point where mass shootings are no longer rare or shocking events, but a near-daily occurrence. It's heartbreaking to think of the lives lost, the families shattered, and the constant fear experienced by so many communities.
These aren’t just numbers; behind each statistic is a real story, real pain, and real people. And unless something significant changes in policy, culture, and access to firearms, it's hard to see how this terrifying trend will stop.
cjbenedikt•1mo ago
Are you saying that politicians praying for the victims is not enough? :-p
liudasjank•1mo ago
When you look at this from a statistical perspective, it's not just tragic, it feels almost surreal. We've reached a point where mass shootings are no longer rare or shocking events, but a near-daily occurrence. It's heartbreaking to think of the lives lost, the families shattered, and the constant fear experienced by so many communities.
These aren’t just numbers; behind each statistic is a real story, real pain, and real people. And unless something significant changes in policy, culture, and access to firearms, it's hard to see how this terrifying trend will stop.
cjbenedikt•1mo ago