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[–] 41 points 10 months ago (16 children)

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?

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  • [–] 30 points 10 months ago

    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.

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  • [+] -8 points 10 months ago (7 children)

    Christchurch at least. But I'm sure there might have been something between. But just not daily/weekly like the US or middle east.

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  • [–] 18 points 10 months ago (6 children)

    Isn't Christchurch in New Zealand?

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago (4 children)

    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.

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  • [+] -12 points 10 months ago (3 children)

    nice way you turned this Australian tragedy into an attack on the US.

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    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.

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  • [–] -2 points 10 months ago

    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.

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