So,what needs to happen?
dimitrispearljam
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ideas,thoughts,proposals..
lets put all on the table...
we all agree,things need to change for have less killing,less violence..
lets put all on the table...
we all agree,things need to change for have less killing,less violence..
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
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1) Bring back the assault weapons ban in some form. Semi-automatic rifles and high capacity magazines have no place in anything other than being fun to shoot. Some details have to be worked out with what qualifies, but that can be worked out. And unlike the 1994 ban which only stopped sale of new high capacity magazines, make it illegal to sell any of them now (new or old).
2) Have nationwide standards on background checks and certifications for people to be licensed to buy and own firearms, especially handguns.
3) Stricter ratings on video games and TV/movies based on violence. Granted, many parents won't care, but we can show TV shows and movies of seemingly constant gun battles at all hours of the day, but we can't let kids see one nipple without a national freakout. I think we all can agree that guns are more dangerous than boobies.
4) Increased mental health awareness, funding. This goes from having more resources in schools, having more options covered by insurance for parents and people who suffer, etc etc. I'm sure that there are more people much more qualified than me to give input on this.
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
― Abraham Lincoln
"...I changed by not changing at all..."
Mental Health: a national awareness campaign, similar to anti-terrorism's "if you see something, say something". teach people, co-workers, educators, everyone what the warning signs are (seems like the late teen / early 20's male who is "quiet", "awkward", "shy" but "intelligent" is a starting point), and what do to / what authorities to go to when you are worried about someone.
Violence in media: again, pornography is legal, as it should be under the 1st amendment. but you don't see trailers for the latest XXX flicks during American Idol commercial breaks.
Public safety: I'm sorry, these nuts obviously chose places that were "gun free" zones because they knew they'd have no one to stop them there. Trained armed security gaurds...how bout we start with all the vets who can't find jobs?
Put in these real measures, then hopefully we are also in a better place societally where things like "thug culture" are mocked instread of celebrated; and a better place economically where people feel like they have more control over their future.
Whoa whoa hold on a mnt what rallying of what drugs please tell ...
Fucking spot on
Marijuana
Why do you smoke it then?
dude you are really off a cliff, huh? nobody, not a one person on the extreme either side of this, is talking about drugs.
first of all "People to stop rallying"...are you anti 1st amendment?
second, what does the drug legalization issue have to do with these mass killings? in fact, wouldn't ending prohibition DECREASE overall gun crime?
(also, :thumbup: on wake n bake - my plans for the next several days)
Don't mind if i join you
So you smoke it because you enjoy it. Can't the same be said for gun enthusiasts?
The average 5th grader is 10-11 years old. My son's 5th grade graduation class had a special end-of-year survey and guess what video game was voted BEST? Call of Duty!
Everyone I know let's their kids play that shit because their kid "knows it's not real". I can't tell you how many arguments I have gotten into over those dumb games.
The big issue is when our kids graduate, services aren't easily available and what is available can be pretty expensive.
Assault rifles should be banned, along with the magazines that hold tons of ammo. My gun-crazy brother said it's a pain in the ass to reload at the shooting range. I said "tough shit".. compromise. Plenty of gun owners are not willing to compromise ANYTHING and cry 2nd ammendment every time something like this happens.
We also need to close every loop hole that allows guns to transfer ownership without a background check and waiting period. Make the waiting period much longer, too. Like, a month. If you want a fancy new rifle for deer hunting season, you better plan ahead!
Mandatory severe punishment for using a gun to commit a crime that is not registered in your name. Mandatory severe punishment for any FFL that is found to be corrupt.
Count me in.
Teaches the children much and they provide a much safer place.
Kids learn the police can be a friend.
Lets address the violence on TV, in movies, game play, music video.
The ratings should be reformed and enforced while awareness
is provided for parents through their children's schools, pediatricians,
the media and our govt.
Some little kids are living violence.
Mental health awareness and free clinics set up for families without resources,
without insurance. Someplace they can go and say my kid is scaring me,
I don't know what to do, this before a suicide attempt or worse.
Group meetings with counseling for kids and adults who are displaying signs of depression,
withdrawal, anger before violence erupts. It is good to be with other victims,
it is empowering to have others who feel the same. Too many are loners
thinking no one is experiencing the same.
No guns in a home with someone who has a history of mental illness.
This would include children. There should base line testing of our kids
for signs of mental illness and depression. A much more watchful eye but a kind eye.
Bullying in school can not be tolerated at all.
Really comes down to a attitude change towards mental illness make it a priority
to help and a culture change away from violence to loving and caring.
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
What is a pot head doing to you? What is a woman getting an abortion doing to you?
Not my problem
Depends where that pot is coming from and if they are driving impaired...then the impact is great actually.
I drive high all the time
I do just fine
...so said the person before they caused a fatality or got caught.
Meh, high drivers do fine. Fucking cautious as hell... too paranoid
...also says the drunk person.
I think the mental health approach others have mentioned is a key issue. Two recommendations I would make would involve improving and streamlining social services.
Several years ago, I worked as program assistant for about four years in a Human Services program at our local college. To attain an AA and certificate for the program, the students were required to intern at any approved local agency dealing with counseling and human services. All of these agencies do fine work in our area to help people move forward- that is the whole purpose of human services- to help people move forward. All of these agencies have various obstacles to maximizing client services but there is one obstacle that every last one of them has in come- a plethora of paper work. The amount of time that people working in these agencies spend filling out forms is not only bad for our forests, but very constricting on the time allotted for useful interaction with clients. Cutting the red tape would really go a long way toward getting services to people who need them and get help to more people overall.
Also, instead of either automaton/assembly line counseling (which is what many poor end up with) or "Hollywood counseling" (endless weekly talk sessions for wealthier clients that don't really go anywhere) it would make sense to put into practice counseling that focuses on the approach pioneered by Carl Rogers, (often referred to as "client centered therapy)- the basic focus of which is help people find solutions for themselves. I know the Rogers' approach works- I've seen it work (for myself as well as others).
These services also require money and we don't want to pay taxes to support them (personally I have no problem paying taxes for social services- more help, fewer bombs, I say) then we'd do well to figure out how to get the money there- especially in the US where any glance at the news these days will indicate how badly we need this kind of help.