Once again there's been another mass shooting in a school. At least ten people lost their lives by a person(s) with a gun. THere are calls for for gun control. THere are those who, despite what happened and are sympathetic, defend the Second amendment. fortudiously.
What is missing here is any thoughts about the shooters. Are they all mentally ill? Did they break because of problems at home? Not all the shooterswere mentally ill. Some were angry. Others were hell bent on hurting whoever came in their path. I understand both sides of the argument abot guns but a greater point is being overlooked- the people who commit these horrible acts. Unless how to intercept the people with help they need before hand, all that is being blown is hot air. .
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I tend to agree with your commentary. Too much emphasis is placed on the inanimate tool rather than the actual actor, the person pulling the trigger. As you noted, mental illness or impairment plays a role in some cases, while others can be attributed to just rage.
IMHO what seems to be a common denominator is an accute lack of personal self control. I believe an exploration of those reasons behind this lack of personal control might make for a good conversation.
Obviously hardening the target must be done YESTERDAY to protect our children in school.
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