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Scott Thompson: Gun crime is America’s ‘terrorism’

A candlelight vigil is pictured on the Las Vegas strip following a mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 2, 2017. Reuters/Chris Wattie

Many have said that if the sniper attack on concert goers in Las Vegas was terrorist-related U.S. President Donald Trump would be banging his Muslim ban drum 24/7.

But when it turns out to be a well-off American white guy, immediately the conversation turns silent.

Just another crazy wacko, nothing to see here.

The president has repeatedly chastised other world leaders for not taking a hard stance on terror and protecting their citizens from harm.

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In many cases, in lieu of offering condolences.

But how long can one point at other countries for their inability to protect their citizens when more Americans die by a citizen’s gun than any terrorist attack?

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In some countries, the death count in America by guns every year (30,000+) would be considered a civil war.

What America does not realize is that when it comes to killing, it is just as bad as the Middle East, just self-inflicted.

Gun crime is America’s ‘terrorism’, and tarnishes their image as much as any other.

Because it is should be easier to control.

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