Around 30 years ago in Port Arthur. I think 40 people were killed that day. It triggered our national strict gun laws, although they’re continually being watered down since we’ve been experiencing more gun violence in the last decade.
I think you’re right. They aren’t just nasal Aussies no matter how close proximity they are. It sucks no matter where it happens. I hate that us Americans have gotten so desensitized to it. There’s definitely middle ground to work from on reducing mass murders including gun violence.
They immediately labeled it a terrorist attack. In the US this would’ve been called Tuesday.
When was the last time Australia had a mass shooting before this?
Around 30 years ago in Port Arthur. I think 40 people were killed that day. It triggered our national strict gun laws, although they’re continually being watered down since we’ve been experiencing more gun violence in the last decade.
Relevant Jim Jefferies bit about gun control in the US and Australia
No we’d call it a terrorist attack because the shooters are arab. Have you been paying attention the past 24 years?
Does the lindt hostage situation count?
Christchurch at least. But I’m sure there might have been something between. But just not daily/weekly like the US or middle east.
Isn’t Christchurch in New Zealand?
I think you’re right. They aren’t just nasal Aussies no matter how close proximity they are. It sucks no matter where it happens. I hate that us Americans have gotten so desensitized to it. There’s definitely middle ground to work from on reducing mass murders including gun violence.
It’s ok, a majority of americans don’t know the difference between Aus and NZ.
True though I’m a pretty big fan of Lucy Lawless, Taika Watiti, and Jermaine Clement. I hold myself to a higher standard. 😆
It is, though I believe the shooter was Australian, which may have been what the previous commenter was confused about.
nice way you turned this Australian tragedy into an attack on the US.