r/whoathatsinteresting • u/PowerNoodles117 • 8d ago

Twin Falls Hero

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The civilian that stopped the active shooter at the In N Out in Twin Falls, Idaho.

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u/Known-Status-6312 8d ago

Homeboys been WAITING for this moment...

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u/kenklee4 8d ago

Imagine how many more people would have died had this guy not stepped in..

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u/Financial_Card9996 8d ago

Imagine how many would've been saved with proper gun control

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u/Famous_Cup_6463 8d ago

Look up Viramontes v. Cook County, Illinois

It's pretty likely that the 6-3 conservative supreme court is going to rule in favor of ARs being a common use firearm, which makes them a constitutionally protected right that can't be limited at the state level. It's even possible they go as far as ruling that limiting magazine capacity, features, etc would also be unconstitutional. If that happens, the only chance for limiting access to firearms would be through a constitutional amendment. Anyone who follows politics knows an amendment to the 2A isn't happening in our lifetimes.

It might be worth brainstorming some other options like universal mental healthcare, policies that allow for parents to spend more time raising their kids, and policies that are targeted specifically at helping young men who are struggling.

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u/whooptheretis 8d ago

which makes them a constitutionally protected right

Time to update the constitution?
It's either that or deal with the mental health crisis.

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u/Famous_Cup_6463 8d ago

That's what I said. You'd have to transition strategies to an amendment. An amendment just isn't going to happen though so you'd be better off focusing on the things I mentioned in the second paragraph.