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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Graylight · 51-55, F

Well, I'd start with strict regulation, but let's say that's off the table. There might be some short/long term measures to try.

There's no doubt this is a culture that worships violence and considers strength as status. In order to achieve lasting change, that has to stop. The video games, TV & film, much pornography, etc. have been shown to have a causal link to violent tendencies. Remove such easy access and you stem violent development.

In the short term, there could be systems in place for non-lethal measures. Just as every commercial and government hallway now has AED's, perhaps one of the effective non-lethal methods being tested might help stem immediate violence.

And maybe the media lays off the incessant and coverage of such incidents, largely perpetrated by those who need recognition in the first place. Right now, we're broadcasting that you, too, can become infamous by upping the body count.

Paramount and prior to everything, we need to be able to sit at the table and l-i-s-t-e-n.

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