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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I'm sure the sane people in those new Canadian provinces would want universal healthcare, but would they be willing to give up their guns? I think most of Canada is appalled at the gun violence in the US and would make giving up guns an unconditional requirement of joining Canada.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

    Deaths by firearm, per 100,000 people, are about 1/7 the number in Canada as it is in America.

    America has over 200 school shootings a year. 2024 saw a near record with 330 school shootings.

    Canada? 6 in its entire history. To get to the grand total of 9, you would have to include post-secondary institutions.

    If you truly want to “think about the children”, firearm control comes wwwaaaaaaayyyyy before banning books and taking away lunches.

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