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user-inactivated  ·  2748 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: If we can't have gun control, can we at least have gun education?

    Mindfulness is hard to maintain over the long term. Because we are humans, and we fall into patterns.

Sounds simple: break the patterns. How do you do that? That's reaching deeper than my expertise goes. One thing I'm sure of, though: it can be done. All you need is a team of young creative minds as a government contractor.

    "The weapon you are carrying is dangerous! Treat it with respect!"

When it comes to a weapon, fuck respecting it. It's not an idol. It's a tool that people could use - even accidentally - to kill other people. They are the one you should respect enough not to leave your gun lying around ready to use. Human beings are social creatures; materialism is just a means to an end. Use that to your advantage if you want to make sure fewer accidental murders happen.