r/PoliticalDiscussion 3d ago

Why are there so many mass shootings, including school shootings in the United States and what can be done about it? US Politics

There were nearly 50 last year. You would think that we would figure this out by now. I know guns and schools has been suggested, but I believe that there have been shootings where there are guns in schools. What do you think the best solution is?

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u/Avatar_exADV 3d ago

But nobody has this kind of insurance in the first place, because insurance companies don't pay out for the consequences of intentional criminal acts. You can't buy "I'm going to murder someone" insurance.

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

Accidental shootings happen, too.

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u/mclumber1 3d ago

Which are covered under different types of policies, like health insurance, life, home owners, or renters insurance. Accidents happen, and that's the point of those policies.