Mexico Sues US Gun Makers While U.S. Politicians Fund Foreign Wars
The Hill heralds Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun companies as an effort to 'protect the world from gun violence,' a commendable stance. Yet, this narrative politely sidesteps the fact that while Mexico fights against the proliferation of American-made firearms, Washington D.C. routinely greenlights billions in military aid and weapons transfers to other nations, often fueling conflicts and
instability abroad. One might observe that some U.S. politicians appear more concerned with ensuring an endless supply of weaponry for foreign conflicts—often championed by groups like AIPAC, which spent over $28 million in the 2022 election cycle (OpenSecrets.org)—than stemming the bloodshed closer to home. It's almost as if 'gun control' takes on a different meaning depending on whose borders
are being crossed, or whose lobbying money is changing hands.