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Originally Posted by MartinSE
And none of that applies to the post saying that an AR-15 is not as deadly as a cannon or blunderbuss.
I also do agree that AR-15 has been glamorized in movies, cartoons, media, et al. And the makers advertiser it that way to youth. But, none of that changes that it is the weapon of choice for school shootings.
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The point was that AR-15s are the "weapon of choice" not because of their efficiency but because of their notoriety.
Do people think that AR=15s still would be the "weapon of choice" when this mental midget or that is out seeking his 15 minutes of fame, had media NOT so vilified the AR-15 for literally weeks after every shooting where one is employed? I sure don't.
Many (half? Most?) of these shootings with AR-15s are copycat crimes, pure and simple. But the REAL crime is that we've known that for a couple of decades now, and still insist on allowing media to sensationalize the crime and the gun literally for weeks following the commission. WE are sacrificing those kids.