CLEAN : FILE: Columbine survivors among America's many gun violence victims

The transcript is a personal account of surviving a shooting and the subsequent impact on the individual's life. It discusses the feeling of invincibility lost after such an event and the realization of life's fragility. The speaker shares their views on gun control, advocating for universal background checks and mental health evaluations. They express frustration over the lack of policy changes following major shootings. The speaker emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health issues as a root cause of gun violence, rather than focusing solely on gun control.

What immediate reaction did the narrator have during the shooting incident?

• They tried to help the injured.

• They ran away from the scene.

• They held their breath and braced for impact.

• They called the police.

How did the shooting incident change the narrator's perspective on life?

• They realized the fragility of life.

• They felt invincible.

• They became more optimistic.

• They decided to become a police officer.

What is the narrator's stance on gun control?

• They think gun control is unnecessary.

• They support universal background checks.

• They oppose any form of gun control.

• They believe guns should be banned entirely.

What specific event does the narrator mention as a turning point for their anger towards gun laws?

• The Parkland shooting

• The Newtown shooting

• The Las Vegas shooting

• The Columbine shooting

According to the narrator, what has not improved despite therapy?

• Their eating disorder

• Their sleeping patterns

• Their physical health

• Their anxiety levels

What does the narrator believe is a more significant issue than gun control?

• Education reform

• Economic inequality

• Mental health

• Political corruption

What does the narrator suggest is the real problem behind gun violence?

• The availability of guns

• The people holding the guns

• The lack of police presence

• The influence of media