Mass Shootings & Other Gun Violence Cost More Than Lives
In addition to the priceless loss of life, Everytown For Gun Safety researchers last year estimated that gun violence costs the U.S. approximately $557 billion annually or 2.6% of the gross domestic product.
Who foots that bill? We all do.
Gun Violence Is A Rich Person’s Problem
Her immediate comment back to me, “I didn’t know they had that many poor people there.” As I calmed myself, I looked it up. The average household income in Highland Park is $232,000. The average household income in Uvalde is about $56,000. Our sensibilities tell us that grief and sadness is not a matter of rich or poor.
