There's a way to stop mass shootings and you won't like it.

[Decoy of Fenris]

Hey, DU. I figured that since there's still a small amount of time left on the "guns in GD" window, I'd post this for your consideration.

That’s right. You’re not going to like it because it’s going to require you to do something personally, as opposed to shouting for the government, or anyone to “do something!”

You ready? Here it is:

“Notice those around you who seem isolated, and engage them.”

If every one of us did this we’d have a culture that was deeply committed to insuring no one was left lonely. And make no mistake, as I’ve written before loneliness is what causes these shooters to lash out. People with solid connections to other people don’t indiscriminately fire guns at strangers.

http://mystudentapt.com/2015/10/06/theres-a-way-to-stop-mass-shootings-and-you-wont-like-it/



I'm withholding personal comment aside from this: This is an important aspect of the "guns" debate that too many are unwilling to consider. Is this the be-all end-all of violence? No, but I think it's a decent step.