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Zeus posted...

Ban bridges, rope, and cars then?

As mentioned, we should put fences on high bridges because that does work. Car and hanging deaths aren't as common as gun deaths because you've really got to be committed. The point is to just add a tiny roadblock. Some people will actually push past and take the time to kill themselves. Most don't, and that saves lives.

A gun death is extremely quick. You can go from bad thought to death in seconds. The proliferation of firearms in this country has made suicide too easy. Many nations require guns to be kept in a safe while at home. A tiny roadblock like this is enough to prevent most firearm suicides, not to mention the numerous accidental deaths by firearm that happen when kids find guns.