I just shared this and commented there, but here's the point: When no amount of outrage dents the problem at all, no dings even, we all sadly come to the place where allowing it to consume us every time is horrible for our psyches. I kind of don't let it in as much as I did, not because I don't care, but because truly, those with control prevent ANY movement, no matter what. Like so many other issues, it must be part of the DNC's objectives. If the control is blue in all houses, action will result. It is ALL in the vote.
I’ve watched politicians talk about better and more mental health care options after shootings as if that alone and not gun restrictions is the answer, or that guns are not a problem in this country. At the same time they cut funding for mental health care. As my mom would have said they talk out of both sides of their mouths.
We have become so numb to this as a society that I don't remember most of the mass shootings referenced in the article. Shame shame shame, on myself and this country.
Yes, people feel less unsafe when they hear about a domestic-violence massacre than when they hear about a public-violence massacre. That's just instinct.
it doesnt matter if the american people want this problem solved, as the american governments of either party are funded by donors contributing to members from the gun lobby that dont want this problem solved...its the same with many matters[israel,heath,environment,etc], that lobby groups control the path of the government, to the deteriment of the people, who in many cases do not wish this path...but it doesnt make a difference, i think the poll was 90% of people wanted some kind of gun regulation or restrictions?..but the american people dont control the government..the people handing over the cash for government officals to sleep better , do :(
The source of the American fetishization of guns has many sources: the misinterpretation of the second amendment, limited liability for firearms manufacturers, the successful campaign by the interests to shield users from the consequences of their actions and to prevent curtailment of access, manifest destiny, popular culture depictions of cowboys and gangsters, and the list goes on. However, I believe the most important reason we have no gun reform is that no one cares as with so many other areas of public policy.
When it comes to the man that shot his childrenThat is as maybe. I did not read anything about the kind of menthal problems that he had, it might have been PTSD, .I did read however that his last wife was divorcing him.I have been diagnosed with PTSd myselfsoIknow a little about that.When it comes to bipolar disorder though , one of my best friends had that, so i saw first hand how it affected her.
I am pleased that yoy had the strenght to fight for your own
treatment for yourself. It must have taken a lot for you and your family. This kind of sicknes is difficult to live with, and difficult for your own families. Thank you for taken the time to leave mr a long answer
The shooting has largely gone unnoticed because this involved people of color, and that's just indicative of the racism in this country. Just like the disappearance of young Native American women, barely a blip on the public radar. These are souls, people, souls with families and friends, with potential in each of them to possibly change the world, just like those students the U.S. executive branch killed in Iran. Isn't it time the whole country stops killing ourselves? I think possibly we could get insurance CEOs on board to take on insuring human-killing guns per gun, and licensing requirements for gun owners, like we do with driver's licenses. Surely there's profit to be made, even by states who would administer the licenses and go after people who violate their laws. Also, tax the heck out of ammo that is used to kill humans. It's time to get creative with gun control, come at it with state and local laws.
DOMESTIC + JUVENILE VICTIMS (man fatally shot 8 children, ages 1-11, and critically wounded his girlfriend and his estranged wife -- 7 of the 8 victims killed were the gunman's own biological children, the other child victim was their cousin, a 12-yr-old girl was seriously injured jumping off a roof to escape the gunfire), Victim fatalities: Jayla Elkins (3), Shayla Elkins (5), Kayla Pugh (6), Layla Pugh (7), Markaydon Pugh (10), Braylon Snow (5), Khedarrion Snow (6), Sariahh Snow (11), Suspect: Shamar Elkins (31, fatally shot by police)
This is about more than guns. One man, two wives, seven kids of his own, spread between two houses; father being divorced by one of the mothers. Father mentally unstable. Adults creating impossible situations for themselves and then breaking under the pressure.
Thanks for writing this Jonathan. I was ready to complain in the comments about the impossibility of doing anything about it and you went right there. "The seeming futility of addressing that problem may also contribute to our collective ambivalence about gun deaths. "
Thanks for all the examples of change we can contribute to. It was a much needed reminder that we're not powerless.
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This father had mental health issues that his family knew of, but did not know how to help.
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I just shared this and commented there, but here's the point: When no amount of outrage dents the problem at all, no dings even, we all sadly come to the place where allowing it to consume us every time is horrible for our psyches. I kind of don't let it in as much as I did, not because I don't care, but because truly, those with control prevent ANY movement, no matter what. Like so many other issues, it must be part of the DNC's objectives. If the control is blue in all houses, action will result. It is ALL in the vote.
I’ve watched politicians talk about better and more mental health care options after shootings as if that alone and not gun restrictions is the answer, or that guns are not a problem in this country. At the same time they cut funding for mental health care. As my mom would have said they talk out of both sides of their mouths.
The opening paragraph says it all about the slack.
We have become so numb to this as a society that I don't remember most of the mass shootings referenced in the article. Shame shame shame, on myself and this country.
Something is wrong with America. We accept the deaths of harmless children as ho hom just another day.
Yes, people feel less unsafe when they hear about a domestic-violence massacre than when they hear about a public-violence massacre. That's just instinct.
it doesnt matter if the american people want this problem solved, as the american governments of either party are funded by donors contributing to members from the gun lobby that dont want this problem solved...its the same with many matters[israel,heath,environment,etc], that lobby groups control the path of the government, to the deteriment of the people, who in many cases do not wish this path...but it doesnt make a difference, i think the poll was 90% of people wanted some kind of gun regulation or restrictions?..but the american people dont control the government..the people handing over the cash for government officals to sleep better , do :(
The source of the American fetishization of guns has many sources: the misinterpretation of the second amendment, limited liability for firearms manufacturers, the successful campaign by the interests to shield users from the consequences of their actions and to prevent curtailment of access, manifest destiny, popular culture depictions of cowboys and gangsters, and the list goes on. However, I believe the most important reason we have no gun reform is that no one cares as with so many other areas of public policy.
When it comes to the man that shot his childrenThat is as maybe. I did not read anything about the kind of menthal problems that he had, it might have been PTSD, .I did read however that his last wife was divorcing him.I have been diagnosed with PTSd myselfsoIknow a little about that.When it comes to bipolar disorder though , one of my best friends had that, so i saw first hand how it affected her.
I am pleased that yoy had the strenght to fight for your own
treatment for yourself. It must have taken a lot for you and your family. This kind of sicknes is difficult to live with, and difficult for your own families. Thank you for taken the time to leave mr a long answer
I don't recall Trump mentioning this at all, but then, it was a black family, wasn't it?
The shooting has largely gone unnoticed because this involved people of color, and that's just indicative of the racism in this country. Just like the disappearance of young Native American women, barely a blip on the public radar. These are souls, people, souls with families and friends, with potential in each of them to possibly change the world, just like those students the U.S. executive branch killed in Iran. Isn't it time the whole country stops killing ourselves? I think possibly we could get insurance CEOs on board to take on insuring human-killing guns per gun, and licensing requirements for gun owners, like we do with driver's licenses. Surely there's profit to be made, even by states who would administer the licenses and go after people who violate their laws. Also, tax the heck out of ammo that is used to kill humans. It's time to get creative with gun control, come at it with state and local laws.
DOMESTIC + JUVENILE VICTIMS (man fatally shot 8 children, ages 1-11, and critically wounded his girlfriend and his estranged wife -- 7 of the 8 victims killed were the gunman's own biological children, the other child victim was their cousin, a 12-yr-old girl was seriously injured jumping off a roof to escape the gunfire), Victim fatalities: Jayla Elkins (3), Shayla Elkins (5), Kayla Pugh (6), Layla Pugh (7), Markaydon Pugh (10), Braylon Snow (5), Khedarrion Snow (6), Sariahh Snow (11), Suspect: Shamar Elkins (31, fatally shot by police)
I think people are numb to the whole situation in America.
This is about more than guns. One man, two wives, seven kids of his own, spread between two houses; father being divorced by one of the mothers. Father mentally unstable. Adults creating impossible situations for themselves and then breaking under the pressure.
Thanks for writing this Jonathan. I was ready to complain in the comments about the impossibility of doing anything about it and you went right there. "The seeming futility of addressing that problem may also contribute to our collective ambivalence about gun deaths. "
Thanks for all the examples of change we can contribute to. It was a much needed reminder that we're not powerless.