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For some reason, Republicans like Texas Governor Greg Abbott seem to focus exclusively on the “mental health” angle of mass shootings and gun violence. Maybe, gun violence in this country has something to do with the fact that we are awash in guns.
This content originally appeared on The Progressive — A voice for peace, social justice, and the common good and was authored by Mark Fiore.