The term ‘gun violence’ makes murder seem abstract, not a tragic daily occurrence.
Source: NY Times Opinion
Euphemism Won’t Save Young Black Men’s Lives
The term ‘gun violence’ makes murder seem abstract, not a tragic daily occurrence.
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