Guns, media violence, and mass shootings: What scientists know

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Guns, mental illness and violent video games are the “big three” targets lobbyists and pundits claim as causes of mass and school shootings.

The gun lobby blames violent video games. The video game lobby points its finger at guns and mental illness. Politicians take pot shots at their donors’ favorite target, and caution against taking action against their donors’ interests.

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