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Essay / An Analysis of the Gun Control Circus Through Politics...
Figure 3 depicts the “gun nuts” telling Uncle Sam that the Navy Yard shooting was caused by mental illness . Uncle Sam is “clearly” not impressed by this explanation. The fact is that studies show that mental illness is not an indicator of future violence. A history of violent behavior is the best indicator of future violence (Bramble 2014). Uncle Sam may be referring to the mental state of the “gun nut.” However, ultimately, it is impossible to know whether or not someone with a mental disorder can become violent. This comic 'clearly' illustrates what's wrong with mental health