Quote by John Cusack

Death is a billion-dollar business. They can't even pass a law where it takes seven days to get a gun. Why don't you have to go through the same kind of screening you do to get a driver's license? It's totally insane.

Death is a billion-dollar business. They can't even pass a l

Summary

This quote points out the disparity between the regulation and screening processes for acquiring a gun compared to getting a driver's license. The speaker emphasizes the profit which the death industry generates, highlighting the perceived lack of concern for implementing stricter gun control measures. It questions why obtaining a lethal weapon is comparatively easier than obtaining a license to operate a vehicle, suggesting that this discrepancy is illogical and unreasonable.

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By John Cusack

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