If those kids had been carrying guns they would have gunned down this one [teenage] gunman. ... Don't pray. Learn to use guns.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests guns would have stopped a gunman, prioritizing guns over prayer.
- In plain terms
- Prayers are ineffective; guns are the solution to violence.
- What can you take from it?
- Guns are the practical solution to school violence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do guns prevent mass shootings?
- What other solutions exist for school safety?
Another view
The claim ignores other causes of violence.
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