Another mass shooting happened this month. Crazy guy with a gun. This one had warning signs, police contact, he self reported mental health issues, but no stopping him. I posted about Adam Lanza and my same thinking still applies. Here's a piece that was written about it
http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/17/opinion/granderson-gun-control-fail/index.html
This argument the writer presents agrees with mine when it comes to the response to mass shootings. I go past we need to look deeper. No one has the b@lls to address the real issues these shooters have. The reason gun owners are targeted is because its easy to blame the guns its harder to address troubled people capable of violence. There were warning signs but they weren't heeded. I will say this gun control expansion when it comes to mental health issues should be increased. This shooter not only had issues but also committed 2 gun crimes but still was allowed to purchase a gun. That needs to be addressed. None of the gun control laws passed here in MD would have stopped him from buying the gun, so I guess that invalidates my argument. What laws were passed that would have gotten him treatment or sentenced for the crimes he committed which would have prevented this shooting?
On a lighter note I cut my hand shucking oysters and had to visit patient first for a few stitches. I think the same DR. that sewed up my lip awhile back sewed up my hand yesterday. That was fun. My fear is the bill as I may have reached the out of pocket portion of my new health insurance. In an upcoming post I need to write about Obamacare (a name I hate but since I don't know the real name I'm going with it).
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