When will mass shootings not be a regular occurrence in America?

I often feel ashamed of being an American. I'm ashamed I live in the same country with people that won't blink an eye when so many people are gunned down, but will freak out when you try to control the problem.

Why are we like this? When will this stop?

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SourPennies · 26-30, F

It requires a large-scale reconstruction of society. Economic stress and massive destruction of social institutions has exacerbated the atomization and alienation of Americans. In response to the hopelessness of this situation, everyone is turning to extremes, and those with horrible intentions are finding the opportunity to express themselves. America has allowed fascism to fester in its borders virtually unfettered. In order to change the grim situation Americans are facing, they will have to build their own community organs and reject the current economic system that fosters misery and hatred, and this will include rallying against the pathetic administration that has aided the spread of sick and deranged ideas whilst giving all its luxuries to the wealthy.

RedtheEmerald

@SourPennies The problem is trying to get people to ban together and fight the system. A lot of people choose to sit around and complain rather then do something. It doesn't seem possible.

SourPennies · 26-30, F

@RedtheEmerald I'm actively working toward it. I think people are defeatist because they have no examples to look to. I choose to be an example and to do the work. By showing others the kind of work we can do immediately, we plants seeds that bloom into something much bigger. But it all starts with finding like-minded people and getting your work started. I'm doing it. Anyone can do it. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain.