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Originally Posted by cityhix
I find it very interesting that whenever these shootings take place, each side of the gun control issue steps up to explain how the incident proves their point. School shooting? Wouldn't have happened if more people carried weapons. More guns! More guns! (always a great idea to have more lethal weapons among the populace). Mall shooting? Ban the guns!! As if it would even be possible to eliminate guns from society (imagine the great black market economy that would develop).
The thing that freaks me out is knowing that there are so many unhappy, lonely, sick, desperate people in this country. Does anybody stop to wonder what the f**k is wrong with our society? Where did we go so wrong that a person could feel so disconnected from their fellow man that they would choose to take people with them when they decide to end their lives? I swear, I think I would prefer the occasional politically-motivated suicide bombing than these random acts of desperation. Heck, at least the suicide bomber believes in something! The only thing the suicide shooter believes is that he has no more options left. Something is wrong with this picture and it isn't guns or lack thereof.
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I agree with you completely. I am not really arguing for more guns, just that restricting persons that have already been duly authorized to possess and carry weapons, doesn't really make sense. Statistically these people are no threat at all to you or me and MAY make a difference in a situation where a lunatic starts shooting randomly. Does that make sense?
Regarding the societal problems a small study was done recently that showed a very interesting correlation between the abandonment of state institutionalized mental care and violent attacks by persons with mental problems. Many of the previously committed persons that are now out on the streets and responsible for the violence. There are plenty of activist groups that think people with mental illness should be able to do whatever they want. I am not advocating wholesale "incarceration" of mentally diseased persons but there are many, many examples of doctors highly recommending treatment for patients. The patients are under no obligation to seek treatment, they don't feel they need it, and are generally left alone until they hurt someone. Its too damned late at this point. I'm sorry, but if you are psychotic or schizophrenic then you need to be medicated and forced by the State if necessary. The VT shooter is a prime example. He was ordered to seek care by a judge and he refused to comply. Of course, the NICS should have been notified once he did not but the system is full of holes when it comes to mental issues. The unfortunate truth is far to many people do not get the care they need and this is a tragedy that is greater even than the actions of a few random shooters. RT
02-19-2008, 07:18 PM
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