Originally Posted by MrPots (Post 363787)

That's an interesting thought.



I strongly believe our culture of violence is also a contributor to the rise of mass shootings. We've made killing a game and victims are nothing but points to be scored. Violence permeates our entertainment via movies and television, and it obsesses our young through video games. Kill as many as you can and win a gold star. Perhaps this is too simplistic, but then sometimes the answer is the obvious choice.

Originally Posted by barbara (Post 363860)

I think the degree to which that theory is valid is very weak.
Other countries with very little gun violence also have violent tv shows, and gaming entertainment.

What other countries with little gun violence don't have are politicians who are beholden to the NRA.

https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/11/0...ional.amp.html

Originally Posted by MrPots (Post 363653)

But he failed to mention that it's the republicans that closed down all the mental health facilities in the 80's flooding the streets with republicans. It's the only way they can win an election.