[eweissenbach]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

As far as police in each school I'd say that if it ever comes to that then maybe we need to look at the other issues first.

I'm not even sure that one armed guard in each school would really do the trick. I'm pretty sure that a 'smart' gunman intent on inflicting damage would know how to take out the 'guard' first. To me that is no answer. And what kind of message is that anyway.

Personally I feel that there is no, zero, natta, need for any sort of attack, military style rifle in the hands of any civilian. Rifles? yes, there are many legitimate reasons for hunters, ranchers, sport target etc. But military style semi automatic attack guns? With 20 or more bullet cartridges? IMHO - no! Doesn't solve the whole issue but let's try starting there.

Again, we're on the same wave length. Starting somewhere is preferable to doing nothing only to wait for the next tragedy and wringing our hands once again.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

I tend to agree to an extent. However people with "wooky brain chemistry" (is that a new clinical diagnosis?) may be influenced by the graphic and violent images and believe that is normal, logical, and acceptable behavior. They may also become desensitized to the violence. There is much about the human brain we simply don't understand.

I agree in some cases with this like with the Son of Sam whose mind was so messed up he thought dogs were directing his actions. He really sounds off his rocker. But, when these mass murderers plan out carefully their killings like with Virginia Tech, Columbine, Oklahoma City, the Aurora movie theaters, and Sandy Hook, there seems to be something else much worse than bad brain chemistry going on. These people have become evil and seem to know exactly what they want to do.

[travelguy]

as far as guns...all guns...are concerned. take 'em all away. If you are a hunter and feel the need to go out in the woods and kill something then check out a gun like you check out a library book and return it when you are done killing. i grew up in a culture that does not embrace any sort of weaponry in the home; and consequently I am uncomfortable around all guns. In fact we did noat allow our children to play with guns or even visit any friends' homes where there were guns. I just do not get the fascination or necessity with guns.

[manaboutown]

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