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This is America

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What Are We Doing?

The gunman in uvaldi had purchased two firearms, including the weapon that was used on tuesday, within the past week. And texas, which is the state he purchased those firearms in, has long been a state with loose gun laws. Just last year, texas passed at least seven bills that eased gun restrictions,. allowing residents to carry firearms without a license or training. Texas governor gregg abbott doubled down on his support of the second amendment during a press conference following the shooting. In 20 20, firearms eclipsed car accidents as the leading cause of death for children in the united states.

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