Based on what we know so far, it doesn't appear to be terrorism. Terrorism is political. The point is to send a message.
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Reject anyone saying now's not the time to talk about solutions. Trying to prevent future tragedies is always justified.
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That being said, I don't claim to have a clear solution. But I know all the old arguments will be rehashed. Again.
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Don't rag on people who send thoughts and prayers. It means they care, want comfort, and are frustrated they can't do more
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But leaders who could do something, and only send thoughts and prayers? Criticize away. They're ducking responsibility.
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If your argument is "it was mental illness," you better be advocating increased attention to and spending on mental health
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I think guns for home defense, hunting, and target shooting (because it's fun) are all reasonable.
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It's also reasonable (and Constitutional) to restrict the power of weapons available to civilians. (ex. RPGs)
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It's too easy for criminals and the mentally ill to legally acquire powerful weapons.
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But many mass shooters use weapons that would not fall under reasonable gun control plans that are on the table.
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And strict gun control (or even prohibition) would violate individual rights and be very unlikely to succeed. Too many already out there.
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No easy solution. Though there are reasonable steps to get some marginal improvement (e.g. fewer deaths per attack)
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It's sad and frustrating. I wish it wouldn't happen. But it probably will. I wish we could come together more. But we probably won't. (END)
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Craven Politicans and the NRA. When will Congress see the connection between lax gun laws and mass shootings? Duh!
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Common 'soft' target: London Borough Market stabbings, Bataclan, Paris football stadium, Boston marathon, Aurora CO movie theater shootings.
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