Gun violence disproportionately victimizes the very populations arms advocates claim to liberate

Evidence

In Froman’s (2007) view, permission to bear arms has been especially liberating to immigrants and those of lower socioeconomic status: “If you look at history, gun bans have been used, many times, to prevent people of lower economic classes or immigrants from protecting themselves.” The notion that guns are a blessing for immigrants and disadvantaged populations stands in stark contrast to reality. In fact, these are the very populations that are disproportionately the victims of gun violence (Cole, 2013). Guns take the heaviest toll of life in ethnic-gang turf wars, in fights over territorial rights for lucrative drug dealerships, and when used by others living a life of crime. — Albert Bandura, Moral Disengagement, 1051 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Gun rights rhetoric claims guns liberate the poor but they are its main victims — Albert Bandura, Moral Disengagement: How People Do Harm…, 1051

Broader Connections

• Gun rights rhetoric claims guns liberate the poor but they are its main victims #corroborates (0.97) — Albert Bandura, Moral Disengagement, 1051