A New York Times reporter asked Twitter users how often they think about shootings and the answers are fascinating

Mark AbadiDec 3, 2015, 08:44 IST

People who were near a shooting rampage at a social services center that killed multiple people and wounded others arrive at at a community center to reunite with their family members in San Bernardino, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015.AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

As details of the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, continue to emerge, Americans are again trying to make sense of a mass shooting.

The attack in San Bernardino - which was the second mass shooting of the day, and the 355th this year - reignited a national debate on terrorism, gun control and public safety.

New York Times reporter Liam Stack joined the conversation Wednesday night, posing a simple question to users in light of the day's events:

Within a few hours, Stack's tweet attracted hundreds of responses that demonstrate a range of emotions and offer a glimpse into the mind of users across the country.

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A New York Times reporter asked Twitter users how often they think about shootings and the answers are fascinating

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