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Bringing this topic up in the context of the latest school shooting in Wisconsin

Article with some data for 2024: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-17/us-school-shootings-2024-in-numbers/104734714

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[–] Gradually_Adjusting 13 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I couldn't even stand the thought of getting used to it as a statistically insignificant threat so we emigrated. Just on general principles.

[–] morphballganon 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] Gradually_Adjusting 3 points 4 weeks ago

Our only practical options were the UK and the Philippines, and we went with the UK. Pretty happy with the decision overall, even though this place has its own issues.