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[–] 6 points 10 months ago* (2 children)

They absolutely aren't as widely reported; but not because of desensitization, it's for the same reason suicides aren't reported. Theres been studies showing it's "contagious" and that reducing coverage helps suppress further occurences.

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

    Then the action of reporting less should be combined with actively dissuading gun owners from mass shootings. So it has a noticeable impact and doesn't just feel like people sticking their heads in the sand. It's a human enough response, but USA has hard coded into their legislation and that can't ever be challenged, apparently.

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