There still aren't enough replies for a Community Note, but during a debate, Michigan Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin claimed that gun violence is the number one killer of children under 21 in our country. We're glad that she was being honest and noted that she was counting 21-year-olds as "children." Throw in all of the gang bangers in Chicago ages 17 and up and you might be getting close to the truth.

And they believe the way to combat gang-related gun violence is to confiscate legally owned firearms from law-abiding citizens.

But gun control always targets legal gun owners.

 {ai:summary}<p>Michigan Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin stated that gun violence is the leading cause of death for individuals under 21, including 21-year-olds in her definition of "children." This claim has sparked debate, with critics arguing that minors are defined as those 17 and under.</p><p>Opponents emphasize that including young adults in this statistic distorts the reality of gun violence, which is often linked to gang activity among older teens and young adults. They argue that addressing the root causes of violence is more effective than focusing solely on gun control measures. #society</p>

Michigan Senate Candidate Says Gun Violence Is Top Killer of ‘Children Under 21’

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