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I've been struggled to understanding why year after year of world record-breaking gun violence, gun control is not passed in the US. Then I realized it's the same reason circumcision, and the hijab and other ridiculous things society does continue to be done. The answer boils down to tradition. Despite the ridiculous justifications for them and the obvious harms they do, societies have a hard time dropping something that is routed in national identity. Any thoughts? Did I miss something or get something wrong? Other things we cling to are hot water tanks, gas cars, and shingle roofs. The alternatives are much better in my opinion. They might cost more but last longer and are superior in every way.

Don't you guys see that @Inliytened1is trolling every one? He's proving that nobody who takes this thread seriously is awake. Lol

Ok, yes compromise is the right way to go. I was just making the general point that the excuse gun owners make is "infringement on personal freedom" but what the original thread is about is that this is a phony reason and the real reason is culture/tradition. Even compromise is seen as infringement on rights by people when Infact people who don't want change are worries about infringement on culture/tradition.

The best description with the fewest words that I've found by Jed McKenna...

Without infringement on freedom there is no freedom. The paradox is that complete freedom leads to enslavement. Which is what we see. We are slaves to gun violence and mass murder. But it's ok. carry on USA don't mind me. I don't care what you guys do.

Everything in society is about sex, and sex is about power. Don't mind me I'm just adding more nonsense to this trainwreck of a thread.

If you were perfectly content you would sit in silence and not do anything. Well that's what Alain de botton argues in this interview. This man is extremely fascinating. Check it out. As for people looking for original insights sorry to let you down.use this video as grist for the original insight mill of your own.

Lol this is the funniest thread in a while. Thanks for the laugh. The two Indian virgins going back and forth with a @Inliytened1acting like a sex crazed lunatic just kills me and nobody else answering the original question. I've haven't seen something this funny in a awhile.

Increased guns in society directly cause violence. It creates the thing it supposed to protect against!

Interesting ya the constitution part makes it extra tricky but it's been amended in the past. But as you said already it probably has more to do with culture than anything else. Interestingly the hijab isn't even in the Koran the way guns are in the constitution. So you are right guns have no chance of being banned. Just curious would you want to ban guns in the US?

That's why @James123says he is unbelievable 😂

Online disinhibition is a hell of a drug

Great video I also this guy

You are the boss now

Yes There so many hijabs in the middle East, there are so many circumcisors too. Doesn't mean you can't get rid of them. What other countries have done is create incentives to give up existing guns, and ban sales of new guns. This creates a shortage and it makes it all the more difficult for those fringe crazy people to get them. If it's illegal to have a gun parents would probably hide them better (similar to how weed was hidden better when it was illegal). Then their screen addicted, emotionally neglected, disenfranchised, disillusioned teenage son might not be able to grab it so easily.

The Mongul empire collapsed soon after Genghis Khan died. This has happened many times in history. I wonder if Xi Jinping is one of those figures and he is carrying the whole country right now.

Book is called Man of Zero? But yes great book

@Someone here@Yimpa @cetus @thierry 🤯 great answers very insightful thank you @Joseph Maynorin what way?

Have you ever wanted to physically fight or harm someone? What is actually happening in those moments? I think it comes down to two main factors: 1 A Failure of Communication: One party lacks the communication or persuasion skills needed to sway the other person to their point of view. 2 Incompatible Realities: Two people possess fundamentally unresolvable, conflicting views or needs. In both instances, language has reached its absolute limit. When words fail, physical violence is utilized as a substitute. This breakdown is precisely where the archaic concept of the "duel" originates. a method to settle disputes when peaceful dialogue is no longer possible.

Ah to change or not to change that is the question. If you still have energy for changing then film yourself and rewatch the videos looking for body language, voice, and what words you choose. Maybe show a coach or some other expert or anyone willing to give you feedback. If you are tired of self development just find someone who will accept you the way you are and don't let them go, and treat them right and spoil them. They might not be your dream partner but you can't always get what you want and romance isn't everything in life. Trust me there is plenty of fish in the sea. Even the most low IQ and unattractive people find love so you can too.

What did he win?

this guy is a voice coach but has very solid career, and public speaking advice. I've been using his advice for years with great results. Another good one

Oh interesting, I never thought of that.

I think then solutions to fights are getting better with language and persuasion skills and also realizing that not all conflicts can be resolved with words. And violence is the second option that many people unfortunately resort to.

Listen to this. This guy went to Kings, Cambridge, and Harvard. Wrote over 40 books and became a psychiatrist in his 50s. Besides that he is incredibly wise, articlute, poetic, and a genius too. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.