Sethan: Mass shootings are just a symptom of the culture of guns created by the huge lobbying power of the NRA and politicians easily influenced by entities with deep pockets. The issue has been so politicized that it's now an identity issue (mostly on one side) and is now woven deep into the American fabric. Flags, guns, bibles are now synonymous with being "American." And when that happens, is it any wonder that guns become the choice of every disgruntled American seeking his own "justice?" The whole glorification of guns thing needs to stop, to allow both sides to cool off, step back and deal with the issue in a responsible and grown up way.
Do you really want to be slapped down, and controlled by your politicians, and police?? No wait, you probably already are..
stringman: hmmm--wonder if anyone really watched the clip.
I watched it. Those who didn't, did so because they have no interest in hearing the real reason for what's going on here in the US. It's not just the mass shootings, but many other negative things that can be attributed to the same causes. Sadly the same liberal ideology that's screwing up the US is also screwing up their countries.
stringman: hmmm--wonder if anyone really watched the clip.
I just finished watching it. I thought it was very informative. It stated a couple of things that Obama lied about, in order to push his anti-gun agenda, but that is nothing new.
It also gave concrete reasons for not only the increase in shootings, but also society's decline as we are experiencing today.
Although they would never admit it, the media has a role in the increase. If they were to say (x) number of people were killed today, omitting any personal information; these types of occurrences would decline. But those sick individuals out there, who want their 15 minutes of fame, use these mindless killings as their avenue to notoriety. There are people who think Columbine was something to emulate, or try to surpass.
What about the drug pushers.......do they also not kill people in their quest for easy money? How many people die each year from over-doses ?
Lately, people have taken to using a motor vehicle as their weapon, driving into crowds of people on purpose. And you can find information on the Internet on how to build bombs.
Many people are choked to death each year.....maybe we should remove everyone's hands to prevent that from happening Let's get rid of anything sharp and pointy; baseball bats, hammers, rope, etc.
If someone is determined to take a life, they will find a way ....just as Timothy McVey did with fertilizer and a petroleum-based product.
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