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Bill Maher says smartphones are deadlier for kids than school shooters. Where's the logic?

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The September 4th school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia prompted an interesting discussion about how to protect school children on the September 6th episode of HBO ’s “ Real Time with Bill MaherMaher says smartphones are deadlier for kids than school shooters.

He says the mental health problems caused by smartphones may pose a greater danger to America 's youth than school shootings.

Smartphones don’t appear to be as dangerous as AR-15s , but abuse can lead to the same devastating results.

The problem persists, but concerted efforts are being made nationwide to make schools safer.

What if we take the same energy to help reduce suicide rates and improve mental health among young people?.

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