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There’re a lot of ridiculous kids who don’t have good parenting and it’s too easy to get a gun. —Yolette Rose, Student, South End
I think it’s because weapons are more easily accessible and people aren’t able to talk about their problems and use violence instead. A lot of people grow up in abusive homes and see violence every day. —Saquoya Craig, Certified Nursing Assistant, Roxbury
I think people have no control over their kids. I saw three shooting scenes yesterday in Dorchester. —Leonna Porcher, Personal Care Attendant, Dorchester
There’re too many guns on the street. It’s too easy to get guns. —Harold Watson, Retired, Dorchester
Guns are being manufactured and distributed. If you want to eradicate a problem, you have to get at the roots. —Bro. Taqua, Community Organizer, Dorchester
People just don’t have patience, and you can get a weapon easily. Guns are accessible and people are angry. —Brandon G.G., PCA Skills Trainer, Roxbury
Why do you think there are so many shootings in the United States?