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We have devalued life, whether it's through abortion, whether it's the breakup of families, through violent movies, and particularly violent video games. ... We can't sit back and say, 'It's the gun.'

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, naming what he believes are the causes of school shootings like the one in his state last week that killed 10 people. The Republican went on to largely argue against stricter gun control laws.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, naming what he believes are the causes of school shootings like the one in his state last week that killed 10 people. The Republican went on to largely argue against stricter gun control laws.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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