According to Texas Republicans, the overwhelming presence of guns isn’t the reason why the United States leads the developed world in gun deaths. Any and every possible explanation will be put forth by Republicans except acknowledging the smoking gun in the room responsible for over 200 mass shootings in 2022, including the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas which claimed the lives of 19 children.
Last month, the CDC announced that guns are now the leading cause of death of children and teenagers. Just yesterday, a student with an AK-47 and a toy AR-15 rifle was arrested at Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas. Perhaps the 28th school shooting of the year was thankfully averted.