Around 30 years ago in Port Arthur. I think 40 people were killed that day. It triggered our national strict gun laws, although they’re continually being watered down since we’ve been experiencing more gun violence in the last decade.
Well you have 2 countries here, that had very similar laws on this specific topic until mass casualty events. One country completely overhauled their gun laws, while the other sent thoughts and prayers to the victims. It’s worth talking about what those differences have meant.
It’s worth talking about what those differences have meant.
it’s also worth talking about Five Eyes. What is Five Eyes you ask? I’m glad you asked!
The Five Eyes (FVEY) is an Anglosphere intelligence alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These countries are party to the multilateral UKUSA Agreement, a treaty for joint cooperation in signals intelligence. Informally, “Five Eyes” can refer to the group of intelligence agencies of these countries.
I think you’re right. They aren’t just nasal Aussies no matter how close proximity they are. It sucks no matter where it happens. I hate that us Americans have gotten so desensitized to it. There’s definitely middle ground to work from on reducing mass murders including gun violence.
They immediately labeled it a terrorist attack. In the US this would’ve been called Tuesday.
When was the last time Australia had a mass shooting before this?
No we’d call it a terrorist attack because the shooters are arab. Have you been paying attention the past 24 years?
Around 30 years ago in Port Arthur. I think 40 people were killed that day. It triggered our national strict gun laws, although they’re continually being watered down since we’ve been experiencing more gun violence in the last decade.
Relevant Jim Jefferies bit about gun control in the US and Australia
Does the lindt hostage situation count?
nice way you turned this Australian tragedy into an attack on the US.
Main character syndrome on a national level. MAGA is just the more self-accepting end of it.
Well you have 2 countries here, that had very similar laws on this specific topic until mass casualty events. One country completely overhauled their gun laws, while the other sent thoughts and prayers to the victims. It’s worth talking about what those differences have meant.
it’s also worth talking about Five Eyes. What is Five Eyes you ask? I’m glad you asked!
The Five Eyes (FVEY) is an Anglosphere intelligence alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These countries are party to the multilateral UKUSA Agreement, a treaty for joint cooperation in signals intelligence. Informally, “Five Eyes” can refer to the group of intelligence agencies of these countries.
Christchurch at least. But I’m sure there might have been something between. But just not daily/weekly like the US or middle east.
Isn’t Christchurch in New Zealand?
It is, though I believe the shooter was Australian, which may have been what the previous commenter was confused about.
I think you’re right. They aren’t just nasal Aussies no matter how close proximity they are. It sucks no matter where it happens. I hate that us Americans have gotten so desensitized to it. There’s definitely middle ground to work from on reducing mass murders including gun violence.
Close proximity. They’re about 1500 km apart according to this site https://outthere.kiwi/new-zealand-travel-guide/is-new-zealand-part-of-australia/
That’s about the same as the distance from Australia’s westernmost point to the easternmost point, so I say we take over.
It’s ok, a majority of americans don’t know the difference between Aus and NZ.
True though I’m a pretty big fan of Lucy Lawless, Taika Watiti, and Jermaine Clement. I hold myself to a higher standard. 😆