Mass Killings - How (other than some 2nd Amendment Issue) Can we Stop Them?

Just curious what might be a good place to start an intelligent (not hate filled), conversation on this issue. We all know our elected folks can't seem to do it, so let's hear what you think. What are the causes, how do we deal with the causes? Obviously we can't eliminate them entirely, but how can we lessen the frequency... This [b]IS NOT[/b] a political discussion - all hateful comments will be deleted.

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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

The obvious point, and this is about as far as I can push the discussion, is to prevent the mental states that make people desire to take these actions. Terrorism and mental health issues have root causes. I dont have the answers.. But those are the questions that need to be studied

Graylight · 51-55, F

@whowasthatmaskedman They are, but they'd account for a fraction of gun violence in the US. Most deaths are due to suicide and crimes of passion, where the perpetrators simply don't give thought to their actions. In those instances, we need to figure out how to keep guns out of hands.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@Graylight Agreed..But in this case the "Mass killing" incidents were separated out..

Graylight · 51-55, F

@whowasthatmaskedman And the majority of those responsible for mass killings have no prior mental health history, despite the fact they're clearly ill. Even if they were under treatment, it's as easy to gain access to a firearm with depression as it is with no disorder at all.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@Graylight It would seem likely to me that they did have a mental health history. Just no diagnosis or treatment.. So maybe thats where we need to be rethinking the issue.

Graylight · 51-55, F

@whowasthatmaskedman aA mental health history might be anxiety or hair pulling. Who decides which mental disorder precludes somebody from owning a firearm and which does not? The same unqualified professionals who mete out insurance claims?