US mums fight Facebook policy on guns

[Jazzy]

A lobby group of American mothers has spoofed Facebook's "Look Back" video to campaign against the site's policy on guns.

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America was formed after 26 children and six adults were killed in a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut in 2012. It says Facebook is allowing users to post pictures of guns for "sale".

Private gun sales are legal in some US states but the group says guns could fall into the wrong hands when offered on Facebook.

A Facebook spokesperson said no financial transactions take place on the platform itself and it urges those promoting an offer of guns to abide by the applicable law.

Anne-Marie Tomchak from #BBCtrending reports.

Do you think there's any merit to this campaign? Why/Why not?

 

[Sinon]

Private gun sales are legal in some US states but the group says guns could fall into the wrong hands when offered on Facebook.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but they could fall into the wrong hands just about anywhere. eBay, garage sales, whatever.

 

[Jazzy]

Private gun sales are legal in some US states but the group says guns could fall into the wrong hands when offered on Facebook.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but they could fall into the wrong hands just about anywhere. eBay, garage sales, whatever.

You are 100% correct.

 

[Evil Eye]

I suppose they're right in theory, but like Shiro said, it's not really going to make a difference. Also I imagine it'd be an absolute pain to moderate.