“Before Congress reconvenes, before we engage in any lengthy debate over legislation, regulation or anything else; as soon as our kids return to school after the holiday break, we need to have every single school in America immediately deploy a protection program proven to work,” LaPierre said. “And by that I mean armed security….”
“How many more copycats are waiting in the wings for their moment of fame from a national media machine that rewards them with wall-to-wall attention and a sense of identity that they crave, while provoking others to try to make their mark?” LaPierre asked. “A dozen more killers, a hundred more? How can we possibly even guess how many, given our nation’s refusal to create an active national database of the mentally ill?”
This is embarrassing for all 2nd Amendment supporters. Somebody send LaPierre a case of Depends for Christmas and get somebody as a spokesman who can keep his cool under fire.
I think it comes down to being better at targeting, treating the mentally ill. that’s all I have. been out with the flu. the 24 hour media cycle and attention helps to create more of these sick people sorry to say. happier note… merry xmas doug and hope next year is way the hell better. much appreciation for your enthusiasm and engagement. take care, “tree of flesh”
I meant to say that the media attention helps to encourage these types if sick people, not necessarily create them.
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I also think it would be better to focus on the mental health issues raised by such incidents rather than rushing, or letting ourselves be dragged into to the gun control control debate . glad you’re feeling better ditto on a better year.
dude! where are ya?