Would the reintroduction of dueling help reduce the amount of gun violence?

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answer:No. I say forget dueling and get a rope. Just hang the bastards from the nearest big tree. Big tree, tall horse, short rope. Yhaaaaw, slapping horse on rump My joke, I’ve got all 3 over here, hangin’ trees, 17 hand, 2,200 lb. draft horse that can bolt like a freight train and enough property and wildlife that no remains shall ever be found. lol ;-)

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