So Ramos was a loner, bullied because of his poverty status. A rant.

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27. Agree.

Multiple things go into a person's decision to engage in such an act of violence. Access to firearms certainly makes it easier. I have had access to firearms almost my entire life and have never considered engaging in such an act. I have been in fights. I was bullied by adult relatives. I knew and hung out with people in gangs. There were many factors that could have lead me to a path of violence.

I had a loving and strict grandmother who kept me away from joining a gang. My parents tried to provide me with support and encouragement to achieve in school and sports. I got counseling for my anger for being bullied.

Violence was a part of my life into young adulthood, but I left that behind and try to avoid any potential violent scenarios now. Just a few changes, a few positive people or experiences can make the difference between my situation and becoming a mass shooter, a gang member, or other violent person.

Yes, easy access to guns and the fetishization of guns and violence are a problem and need to be addressed in any solution. They are not the only problem.