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【Title】 Gun Rampage at Colorado Supermarket Leaves 10 Dead
【Summary】 A shooting rampage occurred at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, on March 22, leaving 10 people dead. The incident has sparked shock and sadness around the world, including in Japan.
【Details】 The shooting took place around 2:30 pm, when the perpetrator began firing at the supermarket and engaged in a shootout with the police before being arrested. The incident resulted in the death of 10 people who were in the supermarket, as well as injuries to the perpetrator.
The perpetrator was identified as a 21-year-old male who possessed a gun permit. Gun control has long been a contentious issue in the United States, and calls for stricter gun control have resurfaced following the incident.
During the incident, people inside the supermarket panicked and fled as gunfire erupted. The police have since identified the victims and perpetrator and are investigating the motives and details behind the incident.
Following the incident, U.S. President Biden released a statement, saying, “The fact that we have two mass shootings in 25 days in America is a serious problem with gun violence in our country,” and called for stricter gun control.
However, there are also strong voices opposing gun control in the United States, and there has been resistance to calls for stricter gun control even after the shooting. The issue of gun control in American society will continue to be a topic of interest to prevent similar shootings from occurring in the future.
“I will introduce comments translated from Japanese reactions to the following.”
【Comment 1】 “I am truly saddened that such an incident has happened again. While America is known as a gun society, I wonder when gun regulations will progress. It’s a completely different culture from Japan, but I hope that something changes to protect as many lives as possible.” (Male in his 30s)
【Comment 2】 “This incident highlights the need for gun regulation. I don’t understand why so many people are allowed to have guns. In Japan, guns are regulated for the safety of the people, so I hope that gun regulations will progress rapidly in America as well.” (Female in her 40s)
【Comment 3】 “America is known as a gun society, but why is so much weaponry needed? It’s scary to think that people have the means to take their own lives. As long as gun regulations don’t progress, it hurts my heart to think that such incidents will continue to occur.” (Female in her 20s)
【Comment 4】 “Is there no political will in America to progress gun regulations? Every time such an incident happens, the need for stricter gun regulations is emphasized, but nothing actually changes. To solve this problem, political decision-making is necessary.” (Male in his 50s)
On Japanese Twitter, there are many voices of sadness and anger towards the shooting incident.
“Reports of 10 victims in the Colorado shooting. I strongly feel the need for gun control in the United States.”
“Another shooting incident has occurred… I am disgusted with the indifference towards gun control in America.”
“A shooting incident has occurred in America again. It’s a country where anything can happen.”
“I offer my condolences to the victims. I strongly believe that America needs to change its gun control policies.”
“Many people both domestically and internationally are calling for America to strengthen its gun control policies. It’s unacceptable for the situation where anything can happen to continue.”
On the other hand, some tweets have mentioned differing opinions on gun control among Japanese people.
“If gun control is strengthened in America, criminals will still have guns, so it would be pointless.”
“There is a theory that the proliferation of guns due to the acceptance of gun ownership as a normal thing in America could lead to deteriorating public safety.”
“I cannot agree with the idea that gun control is necessary in America. I believe in respecting individual freedom and responsibility.”
“Reports say 10 people were killed in a shooting incident in Colorado. Once again, I strongly feel that gun control is necessary in the United States.”
“Another shooting incident has occurred in the United States… I am disgusted by the indifference towards gun control in America.”
“A shooting incident has occurred again in America. It is a country where anything can happen.”
“I pray for the repose of the victims. I strongly believe that the gun control in America should be changed.”
“Many people, both domestically and internationally, are saying that America must strengthen its gun control. This situation, where anything can happen, cannot be allowed to continue forever.”
Some tweets also mention the opinions of Japanese people who have different views on gun control in America.
“If gun control is strengthened in America, criminals will still have guns, so it would be pointless.”
“In America, where owning a gun is recognized as normal, there is a theory that the spread of guns leads to a deterioration of public safety.”
“I cannot agree with the idea that gun control is necessary in America. I think personal freedom and responsibility should be respected.”