CBS News Blows Last Shred Of Credibility With Report On Ridiculously False Mass Shooting Study

Posted • April 2, 2025: There are lies, darned lies, statistics, and whatever the heck this is. Everyone on X is talking about this CBS story, citing a study that one in 15 Americans has been involved in a mass shooting. That's a pretty alarming statistic, no? This writer knows at far more than 15 people and she can tell you that she knows no one who was involved in a mass shooting. So where'd they get this number from? Well, let's dive right in. You'll be not shocked to learn that the researchers worked from a very broad definition of 'at the scene of' a mass shooting. The claim that “one in every 15 adults has experienced a mass shooting” is a prime example of misleading gun-control propaganda. While it may seem alarming at first glance, a closer examination of the methodology behind this statistic reveals serious flaws.

The criteria used to generate this figure include individuals who have merely heard gunfire in their neighborhoods, a vague and overly broad definition that dilutes the true meaning of “experiencing” a mass shooting. By expanding the scope of what qualifies as a mass shooting experience, this statistic creates a distorted perception of gun violence. Hearing distant gunshots, while unsettling, is not the same as being present during an active shooting event. Lumping these vastly different experiences together misrepresents the actual mass shootings and exaggerates their societal impact. Such statistical manipulation is not just misleading; it undermines genuine discussions on public safety by shifting focus away from more precise data and effective policy solutions. To address gun violence responsibly, it is essential to rely on accurate, well-defined data.

Sensationalized figures may capture attention, but they ultimately hinder productive discourse by fostering fear rather than informed decision-making. A more honest approach to statistics ensures that policy debates remain grounded in reality rather than driven by emotional manipulation. They don't want to address gun violence responsibly, because that would mean things like putting actual criminals in prison and enforcing gun laws already on the books. They want to ban guns wholesale. Best way to do that is to fudge the data to make it seem like an emergency. —— 1 out of every 12 American adults have had sex with a Playboy centerfold while simultaneously hitting a hole in one at the Master's. This is far more believable. Lies lies lies. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GndJiNPXcAAEJ7T?format=jpg&name=large —— All they do is lie. (…)

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CBS News: 1 out of every 15 American adults have been at a mass shooting, according to University of Colorado study
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-university-colorado-study-shows-1-in-15-american-adults-mass-shooting/