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America’s Tragedy Is Its Culture of Fear—Armed With Millions of Guns

PATRIOTIC SHAME

“Patriotic” culture warriors are terrified of drag queens, “illegals,” and extremely rare vaccine injuries. But tens of thousands of annual gun deaths—meh.

Anthony L. Fisher

Anthony L. Fisher

Senior Opinion Editor

Published Apr. 21 2023 7:31PM EDT

Illustration of American flag with googly eyes and handgun popping out from it. — Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast

Anthony L. Fisher

Anthony L. Fisher

Senior Opinion Editor

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