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Although it is different in methodology and in the range of dates it covers, a database of mass murders maintained by Northeastern University, USA Today and the Associated Press tells a very similar story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
“We did it. And guess what? It worked. The number of violent mass murders reduced were significant. A lot of people’s lives were saved. We can do it again,” Mr. Biden said.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 7, 2022
A couple of thoughts here: Both bills have the same problem as many proposed in the wake of mass murders.
From Fox News ● Aug. 6, 2019
Still, while irritating for those involved – Buzz Aldrin punched moon conspiracist Bart Sibrel in 2002 – in one sense the conspiracy idea is harmless, at least compared with misinformation about vaccinations or mass murders.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 10, 2019
Then there’s the question of looking at the gun issue through the lens of mass murders.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2012
