
Assassin Nation w/ Patrick Blanchfield
The Dig
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The Paradox of Impunity and Gun Violence
This chapter explores the troubling phenomenon of impunity for perpetrators of mass deaths and the societal indifference towards political violence. It highlights the alarming statistics surrounding gun violence in the U.S., particularly its impact on children and the underlying systemic issues that exacerbate this crisis. Through an analysis of state-sanctioned violence and the economic burdens of gunshot injuries, the chapter critiques how American society undervalues human life amid intersecting issues of firearms and healthcare.
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