School shooters are aided and ABETTED by the NRA, and the 49 #GQP United States Congress members. They don't care, but they'll call themselves "pro life"! The assault weapon pins most of them wear should be your FIRST clue!
Violence is entirely in keeping with the macho aggressive patriarchy espoused by Christianity (among others). The GQP counts on its Evangelical base being a majority in the party. But yes, they are evil.
If reason should ever prevail again, the 2nd Amendment should be repealed, if that's what it takes.
The current Nashville shooter’s mother was a hard core anti gun nut nut, the shooter was “transgender” and (as is the case with many) was suffering mental issues and was under the care or a Dr.
I think it’s pretty safe to say that the shooter was not a Republican and that there were several issues that were the real cause rather than the gun.
I’d be interested to find out if she was taking (prescribed or illegal) testosterone treatment.
Why don’t you gundamentalists come right out and say what you’re thinking? School shootings and other forms of mass casualty events are Collateral Damage. It’s the price true patriots must be willing to pay for protection from the real danger: the lethal effects of government overreach. Can’t make an omelette unless you break a few eggs, right Dr. Billy-Bob?
I would recommend looking into why she did it. a study was done a few years ago that showed 9 of the 10 previous "high profile" mass shootings were carried out by people on antidepressants. Or that the majority over all come from families without a father in the home. It was in the mid 90% range. I'm wanting to say 96% of those under 30 years old grew up without a father during their teenage years.
Drunk driver kills a family on their way home from the water park; Driver's fault.
Not considered:
Police officer shoots a criminal that had a knife; Cops fault.
Not considered:
A girl with mental issues shoots up a school; Gun’s fault.
Not considered:
You guys are deep intellectual thinkers; aren't ya?
@CourtJester So you’re telling me if a drunk driver kills a family on his way home, that alcohol wouldn’t be considered as a contributing factor? I had to do a triple-take after reading that one. But…I’m the one who’s not the deep thinker, right?
P.S. Is their excessive lead in the drinking water, down there?
Where are your cries to ban alcohol then??? Think of all of the children you could save.
@CourtJester That’s true, but I also believe in freedom of choice. More so than you in fact, since I am also pro-choice re abortion. But definitely not a Prohibitionist. Give me the power, and I absolutely would not take away your guns. Would just greatly reduce the number in circulation by making them very difficult to acquire.
@NostraDumbass
So that only certain people would be restricted from owning them and more restrictions could be added on later I would assume?
Or we could shift the focus to the root cause.
@CourtJester The fewer guns in society the safer everyone becomes. That shouldn’t be a controversial statement. Root causes of crime and violence can be dealt with simultaneously. No need to shift the focus. It’s called multitasking.
So, you want to take the legal rights away from lawful citizens because of the actions of the criminals? How has that worked out in New York, L.A., Chicago, and Seattle?
I encourage you to do a little research to see what the citizens of Chine, Uganda, Venezuela, Cambodia, North Korea, Australia, Mexico, Russia, ect. might say about having fewer guns in society.
I'd also encourage you to see how many mass shooters are taking psychotropic medications. You'll find that nearly 99% of them are on at least one.
But hey. Small minds seek out small solutions.
@CourtJester I’m sorry, did I “trigger” you. (Pun intended).
Not at all. Some people trust the government and others understand history. Now one has expected liberals to understand much in any field of sociological education or global history. It’s all good.
@CourtJester Here’s something you clearly don’t understand: There’s no such thing as an Absolute Right.
Etc., etc.
And Americans right to live peacefully and safely in their own communities should supersede the right of gundamentalists to arm themselves to the teeth. But no one expects connedservatives to understand this. If you haven’t figured it out by now, you probably never will.
And the fact that someone might punch you in the nose gives you no right to restrict anyone’s hand.
This is why states were given individual rights though. If you are unhappy with the rules and rights in your state, then you can move to a state or city that has decided to make their communities safer. I’d highly recommend L.A.
L.A. set the gold standard for focusing on the gun rather than mental illness and the area’s social breakdown. They’ve been the shining poster child for the nation. They do have numerous cities and states trying to mimic their standard and battling for the top spot though.
Just as New York gets more murders, California gets more homeless, then New York passes a gun law, then Illinois jumps in with some government funded social welfare system to help encourage people to rely on hand outs. Such a crazy game to play when all of the mentally I’ll will lose those nasty urges if we get rid of the guns.
Posted by DruviusMake it make sense.
Posted by FrostyJim...what a sad situation.
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Posted by DruviusAh yes, modern America.
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Posted by SwitchcraftSandy Hook 13th sad anniversary - 12/14/12
Posted by SwitchcraftSandy Hook 13th sad anniversary - 12/14/12
Posted by MoravianSad but true.
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Posted by SeaGreenEyezThe most unaware "Awareness Day" in America was yesterday.
Posted by SeaGreenEyezThe most unaware "Awareness Day" in America was yesterday.
Posted by SeaGreenEyezThe most unaware "Awareness Day" in America was yesterday.
Posted by SeaGreenEyezThe most unaware "Awareness Day" in America was yesterday.