A California Superior Court judge arrested last week has now been charged with killing his wife in front of their adult son at their home. Court filings reveal the judge had over 47 weapons and 26,000 rounds of ammunition in his home.
If he regularly shot pictures of women or something sure but owning a lot of guns or buying ammo in bulk isn't really any indication of domestic violence. The son even said there wasn't a history of violence. It seems like the heavy drinking or arguments have more correlation than anything.
Media outlets often cite things like how many guns someone has to freak out people who don't know about guns. All the dude needed to fuck up was a single handgun and a single bullet. If he was drunk he shouldn't have even been carrying. And being drunk isn't really a good argument for why someone got violent.
Violence was a thing before guns existed. If I got stabbed I'm not going to think, "Thank goodness I wasn't shot." I suppose I'll have plenty of to think about it while waiting for the cops to show up though.
Cherry picking and a lack of controling for confounding variables is an issue when people try to make the claim you did. There is also a lot more going on than just gun laws. When normal people don't benefit from our GDP it really isn't a good benchmark for comparable countries. When people have a lack opportunities or lack social programs there will probably be some social problems.
That is a different statement. It's saying abusers can be more dangerous with a weapon. It does not follow that people who own a weapon are somehow more likely to be an abuser.
To make that argument it would need to say something about what percentage of gun owners commit abuse or some kind violent crime.
You can find higher rates of domestic violence among cops for instance so maybe you could argue cops are more likely to be abusers.
My original statement was that owning a lot of guns wasn't suggestive of anything. The comment suggested there was a "correlation" with owning guns and domestic violence in response.
A major problem gun control advocates are having is finding such laws or cases. When they do it's often just a racist law banning ownership from a particular race. Maybe a ban on carrying certain types of knives but not a ban on ownership.
It's just a different mindset. People carrying don't have to be fearful or stressed out like you assume. They just want to have the ability to defend themselves or loved ones. Police simply cannot protect everyone all the time and violence is a thing that can happen sometimes. Violence certainly doesn't happen all the time but many people prefer to carry and not need it then need it and not have it.
The people who are actually a danger are still going to be dangerous regardless of how unarmed others choose to be.
Maybe you feel like you can depend on your police or your local criminals are less violent.
One aspect you might have to separate is the gun control advocates who just want to cite another reason for X or Y policies. Those people aren't necessarily advocating for mental health.
As an example take waiting periods. They might do something for first time buyers but the policy doesn't really make sense for the people who already have a safe full of guns to pick from. I don't hear those people talk about programs like "hold my guns" either.
Many cultures have issues with depression or suicide. Including ones with a focus on collectivism.
Work-life balance could be a part of the issue. That can be an issue for individualism or collectism. Although I feel like with individualism it's easier to set your own standard.
The affordability of life is a problem as well but money being a thing won't go away anytime soon.
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If you're not getting interviews then the issue probably has to do your resume. Maybe formatting. Maybe the contents or job history. Have you been out of work for a long time? Lack newer tools/knowledge? Too much job hopping?
If you are getting interviews then the resume and where you're applying is fine. Either you're probably lacking in soft skills, interview skills, or not impressing them. There could also be a mismatch between the salary you want and what they want to offer.
The main issue is that the Republican party has tied themselves to single issue voters and the kind of religious people who support a ban. They need those voting blocks to keep getting elected.
For a single issue voter their pet issue is the only thing that matters. They will vote based on that one issue alone. There are a few issues like that but anti-abortion is a big one. If the Republican party dropped it they stand to loose a lot of votes and thus elections. No, they wouldn't necessarily attract a lot of pro-choice people. Maybe a few if the person is mostly conservative but was pro-choice.
The reasons someone would actually support a ban on it basically comes down to how they view it as morally wrong. Almost always it is based on the person's religious views.
@shibao It helps to realize that generally companies will cut you loose if it in their best interests. Be professional but loyalty won't be coming from their side.
On their end they may simply not be able to offer what you're asking for. Work you want may not fit into their business plans or only so many people can work on it. Roles are limited so you may not be able to move up. There are also budgets so maybe they don't offer as big of a raise as you want.
If you aren't happy there is no shame in looking for a new company. Just line something up before you quit.
If you're burning out vacations can help but having strategies to leave work at work and maintain a life outside of work is important.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Tuesday introduced legislation that would prohibit the inclusion of medical debt—which impacts more than 100 million people across the U.S.—on credit or consumer reports....
In theory a person with medical debt would be more likely to get the loan if credit agencies ignored the debt but without considering the debt the new loan may not be something they can actually afford. If the debt was paid then it likely wouldn't affect their ability to afford new debt and ignoring it makes more sense.
Maybe we could address why people are going into medical debt instead of trying to ignore it so people can take on new debts?
For random collectors, some of which are just scams, you should request evidence of the debt in writing. If it isn't your you can then inform them you don't recognize the debt.
In the past I did this using certified mail and letter templates I found online. None of these people followed up and by sending the letter you enforce some rights you lose if you ignore it.
The rule in effect is rather narrow and doesn't actually ban home manufacturing. All the elements of a kit are still accessible and legal.
The only difference is that all the parts to finish the controlled part can't be sold together. So like you could by the 80% from one shop online and the jig from a different shop online. All the other parts wouldn't be affected in general, maybe an issue if sold with the 80%. And there are also other ways to do home manufacturing that would be completely unaffected but the rule.
Also the case isn't done. The order is a temporary stay where the court is asking the ATF lawyers to explain things.
Sure, but legal processes aren't quick. I would assume they're trying to be thorough in the process. Probably not a great sign they letting the rule stay but in theory it doesn't actually do much. 80% manufacturers can still sell products. I can still buy an 80% or a 3d printer.
The real thing would be to just get a ruling to limit how they can change law through changing definitions. Same reason slapping down the bump stock was needed.
Also the issue there ruling on probably won't actually be a 2a thing but about the rule making effectively side stepping the legislative proceess.
Some good news today: The SC on Tues allowed the Biden admin to enforce regs. aiming at clamping down on so-called "ghost guns" -firearm-making kits available online that people can assemble at home. The court in a brief order put on hold a July 5 ruling by a fed judge in TX that blocked the regulations nationwide. The vote was 5-4, with conservatives Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joining the 3 liberal justices in the majority. #ItsTheGuns#GunReformhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-allows-biden-ghost-gun-regulations-rcna97310
@KimPerales The rule in effect is rather narrow and doesn't actually ban home manufacturing. All the elements of a kit are still accessible and legal.
The only difference is that all the parts to finish the controlled part can't be sold together. So like you could by the 80% from one shop online and the jig from a different shop online. All the other parts wouldn't be affected in general, maybe an issue if sold with the 80%. And there are also other ways to do home manufacturing that would be completely unaffected but the rule.
Also the case isn't done. The order is a temporary stay where the court is asking the ATF lawyers to explain things.
A father will ask a judge Monday to dismiss his case in which authorities say he helped his son obtain a gun license three years before the younger man fatally shot seven people at a 2022 Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago.
Seems like the wrong charge for the particular reason they're citing. The reckless conduct involves accusing him of lying on paperwork that was involved in a sponsorship or character witness type thing needed for a gun license. So the proper charge there would probably be along the lines of lying under oath.
The reckless charge could still be a thing but would probably have to involve other evidence not just being involved in the process for the gun license that the state gave the shooter.
Are you on the younger side? Generally younger people want to be older mostly to be able to do more adult things or have the things in life older people have built over time.
Getting older isn't just looks although that is just a matter of personal preference. There are health concerns and things like lower energy. Taking care of yourself helps a ton but sometimes you get bad genetics or some kind of aliment anyway. And age will eventually catch up with most people.
I do still recommend things like exercise so you can feel 30 at 60 instead of 60 at 30.
The change doesn't really seem that great and there are years missing.
Also "Gun laws should be stricter" is too vague for the range of policies involved. When a gun control advocate says that they might mean bans. Someone else might be talking about opening up the NICS or want to improve the background checks somehow. There are also a lot of people who don't actually know the existing laws and want "stricter laws" we already have.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois will soon outlaw advertising for firearms that officials determine produces a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally, as the state continues its quest to curb mass shootings....
The JR-15 example isn't really a great example. It's clearly marketed to parents not kids.
If anything is an advertisement for gun to kids it's movies and games with them. Most of those are rated as some level of mature and it would really boring to ban guns from games and movies.
The militia part could be iffy but like anything else it would be highly dependent on the specific wording.
Word spread through an Oregon hospital last month that a visitor was causing trouble in the maternity ward, and nurses were warned the man might try to abduct his partner’s newborn....
I expect it would be far more common for there to just verbal mistreatment or non-lethal violence aimed at staff interacting with the public. Another aspect would also be whatever drugs a person is on or a person not being all the way there for whatever reason. Like it's not really justifiable to be a dick just because of injury or trauma but if someone is actually mess up enough to be a patient they're probably given some drugs.
For visitors the issue is likely heighten emotions leading to poor decisions and outcomes. Same reason way domestic calls can be dangerous. That isn't a justification just a reality of how things can go.
It certainly doesn't help that many hospitals are understaffed and existing staff are burning out.
Could buy a bunch of cheap gas station knives then put sand in the pivots. Ideal loosing them up first then tighting them after. Maybe wash them to remove oils and let them rust some.
That might be over board. Especially if the dude is a knife guy. Not sure if messing up a new $100 knife would be worse though.
California judge charged with killing wife had 47 guns, 26,000 rounds of ammunition: Court documents (abcnews.go.com)
A California Superior Court judge arrested last week has now been charged with killing his wife in front of their adult son at their home. Court filings reveal the judge had over 47 weapons and 26,000 rounds of ammunition in his home.
Illinois Supreme Court finds assault weapons ban constitutional (abcnews.go.com)
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US suicides hit an all-time high last year (english.elpais.com)
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.
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[News] - Tlaib Bill Would Prohibit Medical Debt From Appearing on Credit Reports (www.commondreams.org)
Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Tuesday introduced legislation that would prohibit the inclusion of medical debt—which impacts more than 100 million people across the U.S.—on credit or consumer reports....
Supreme court reinstates Biden’s ‘ghost gun’ restrictions for now (www.theguardian.com)
Highland Park shooting suspect’s father asks to dismiss charges for ‘innocent conduct’ (www.independent.co.uk)
A father will ask a judge Monday to dismiss his case in which authorities say he helped his son obtain a gun license three years before the younger man fatally shot seven people at a 2022 Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago.
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America's deepest partisan divides are getting deeper (www.axios.com)
Illinois to ban advertising for guns allegedly marketed to kids and militants (apnews.com)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois will soon outlaw advertising for firearms that officials determine produces a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally, as the state continues its quest to curb mass shootings....
Attacks at US medical centers show why health care is one of the nation’s most violent fields (apnews.com)
Word spread through an Oregon hospital last month that a visitor was causing trouble in the maternity ward, and nurses were warned the man might try to abduct his partner’s newborn....
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