r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jun 22 '26

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u/Brapika Jun 26 '26

Am I wrong for thinking the government doesn't actually want to fix real gun crime(or any crime) because they would have to actively go after their own voter base? People in the cities doing hood rat shit don't vote conservative.

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u/Lumindan Jun 26 '26 edited Jun 26 '26

Am I wrong for thinking the government doesn't actually want to fix real gun crime(or any crime) because they would have to actively go after their own voter base?

I think it's more that tackling the border is a very difficult task because it would pressure groups that the government doesn't want to touch with a 1000 ft pole.

Not to mention it would require real work. It's easiest to punish legal gun owners because it's an easy win and creates the illusion of public safety. The liberals frankly don't care about crime (they've blocked practically every conservative bill towards it).

People in the cities doing hood rat shit don't vote conservative.

I think criminals who do gangster stuff don't vote period. The same way they don't respect firearms laws.

The Liberals love a good PR cycle and thier base loves seeing CBC talk about getting guns off the streets.

It's just a strong wedge.