oh look, those low voter turnout millenials MORE LIKELY to oppose bans on assault rifles

[msongs]

From the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/nov/19/americans-millennials-assault-weapons-ban-poll

perhaps they are so used to mass murder shootings those murders are just the norm these days

[wasupaloopa]

1. Well it isn't that clear. Seems a lot of explanation is needed to get a clear picture

A five point spread probably within the margin of error

snip:

Opposition to an assault weapon ban was strongest among Republicans and among self-identified registered voters 18-34, the poll found. Unlike older Americans, millennials were closely divided on their support for an assault weapon ban, with 49% supporting and 44% opposing a ban.

[PoliticAverse]

2. I tend to think the popularity of guns in video games is somewhat the cause of that. n/t

[rockfordfile]

3. I agree with you

[loyalsister]

4. I agree

The supporters of discrediting research of video games as a cause of violence ignore other possibilities such as cumulative desensitization. As well as what it might mean for people with violent tendencies to be drawn to material that reinforces their attraction.

I think we should be taking all possibilities of behavioral influences more seriously.

[Tiggeroshii]

5. That isn't a coincidence

There has been a very clever and sneaky relationship between the gun and video game industry over the last couple decades with that specific goal in mind.