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In reply to the discussion: Video games with guns are a problem, [View all]KY_EnviroGuy
(14,489 posts)I feel we're in serious denial as a society as to where we're headed collectively in a psychological sense. If it's not being done already, I think we should be doing very serious coordinated (and funded) research in our government and universities as to the causes of mental degradation resulting in mass shootings. Having had some exposure to our mental health industry, I have little faith in that system.
People these days are increasingly filled with division, fear and anger, yet some are suggesting more guns? Not to mention that mental illness is on the upswing due to societal stress. And yet, the Repugs want to de-fund medical and mental health programs and research? These are not good trends.
I see a loaded gun as an instrument of instant death, and only a 1/4" flinch of a finger away - usually driven by a brain that's racked by fear or anger. I would rather live in a society that returns to sticks and stones. Bruises are easy to treat, and to forgive.