For every fatal shooting, there were roughly three non-fatal shootings. And, folks, this is unacceptable in America...And we're going to do something about it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Non-fatal shootings outnumber fatal ones significantly, and this rate of gun violence is unacceptable in the US.
- In plain terms
- For every death by shooting, three people survive, and this is unacceptable in America.
- What can you take from it?
- Gun violence affects many beyond just fatal cases and requires action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we reduce non-fatal shootings?
- What makes gun violence unacceptable?
Another view
Focusing on non-fatal rates does not address root causes of gun violence.
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