Why is no one in the MSM bringing up the fact that it is not just schools?

[LuckyCharms]

It's movie theaters, churches, concerts...what's with the goddamn tunnel vision? Is a large portion of this country actually this stupid? Is this what problem solving skills have come down to?

[Girard442]

1. Yes.

Simple answers to simple questions.

[Stallion]

2. I'm Been Wanting to Hear that Viewpoint too

[Bluepinky]

3. Yes, its everywhere, but especially schools.

People are most upset by the killing of children in schools; if gun laws are going to change, it will be because children are being mowed down at school. Also, the kids at the Florida high school are very outspoken and are strong advocates of change. They won’t let their views be silenced.

[MyOwnPeace]

4. I agree also..............

It really is about finding SOMETHING that will shift the thinking - and direction of ideas.

NOT a single 1 of the past incidents (movie theater, country music concert, abortion clinic, schools) has made a difference in the past.

I personally thought Sandy Hook would shift the thinking (HA! What was I thinking?) of the masses, not realizing the power of NRA $$$$$$$ and the "inner what's in it for me" thinking of the Pugs.

At this point I'll take ANYTHING that gets the job done - and the sum of it all will be resolved because of some "trigger" issue.

And if it is a "bunch of kids" that gets it done,

[DonViejo]

5. What is your definition of MSM? I've seen those incidents...

discussed in the NYT, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, CNN and seen/heard them discussed on MSNBC, as well as NPR. I've even read about them in my local Western Mass newspapers and television stations.

[LuckyCharms]

8. I am mainly talking about the fact that the

point of arming teachers should be immediately and strongly disputed as nonsense by any form of popular media. Arming teachers and school janitors is completely ignoring the actual problem, which is mass killings in general, and I'm not seeing where that proposed solution is being repeatedly challenged by media in general.

Instead, this point is being disputed by focusing in on the fact that teachers are not paid to carry guns. While true, that fact does not peel the onion back far enough. To me, that is like having 100 starving animals, and then saying you are going to fix the problem by feeding 10 of them.

My perception is that in general, media coverage is based on the most recent tragedy, rather than the actual problem. I understand the point in your response, but I don't feel like I should have to search for a discussion of the real problem, regardless of the latest tragedy.

[loyalsister]

6. It's also not just homicide

When killing is easier, that applies to the self as well as others. Shooting and killing does not require malice. Toddlers do it, people of all ages do it accidentally, and some only want to hurt themselves. Ease of access to guns is the common denominator.
It should be difficult to kill one's self and others. A culture that insists that it should be easy clearly has some difficulties with logic.

[world wide wally]

7. The thing they all have in common?

Assault rifles.

(Please don't make this a lesson in vocabulary)

[LuckyCharms]

9. I would not give you vocabulary lesson.

I think what you are talking about here is the definition of an assault rifle? To me, we as a nation can define an assault rifle in any reasonable way that we choose to.

[world wide wally]

11. Thank you for that

[Generic Brad]

10. Trump has a solution for that too

Armed people everywhere! That will solve our gun problem.