There is only one way we will get massacre control in this country

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40. I support socialized medicine.

And a lot of these people sought treatment and slipped through the cracks. This goes all the way back to Charles Whitman in the 1960s.

It always seems to be the case that, while the services exist, they are either inadequate or poorly guided.

The Tucson shooter was kicked out of school for erratic behavior. He was visiting a university therapist who thought his violent tendencies were as risk to the public. It's these lost connections and further investigations that should be examined for improvement.

What we need more than anything though is compassion and understanding towards those who suffer mental health problems. They are neglected because either no one cares or their problems are misunderstood. And in their abandonment their problems are allowed to fester and, eventually, explode outward with horrific consequences.

I've experienced the mental healthcare system first hand. It is cold and much of the staff involved are jaded and, in some cases, outright abusive. I've seen this. How we attack such systemic problems is something I don't necessarily have an answer for other than to say that we must continue to advocate for the rights of those with mental health problems.