Another mass shooting and the question must be asked why and how? Why do individuals commit such heinous acts and how can we prevent them from occurring in the future? The easiest answer is to ban the tool(s) used in such a massacre but since those tools have been around for nearly a century and only relatively recently used for such evil then I don’t believe this will be effective. Therefore what has changed recently and just as significantly what can be done to prevent this evil in the future? Here’s a few thoughts (below) that should help but truthfully additional soul searching needs to occur immediately to prevent this horror in the future.
(1) PHARMACEUTICAL ASPECT- It appears that many of these shooters have been prescribed mental health medicines that have been more harmful then helpful. Individuals prescribed such medicines should continue to see professional counseling help throughout the years to insure they don’t become a threat to themselves or others.
(2) SOCIAL MEDIA- Individuals who commit such evil acts usually leave signs on social media that they are predisposed to such evil. Social media sites should be watched by professionals who are trained to see such signs and help individuals before they can become a real threat to themselves and/or society at large.
(3) MEDIA- Mass shootings draw out the media like no other story but also those who will do anything to become part of a story. We can not stop the press from reporting such horrendous events but work together with them to lower their ability to attract copy cotters.
(4) END GUN FREE ZONES- Let it be posted in large print that all large areas where people might congregate will be guarded by individuals and/or armed drones who have the ability will and tools to defend the innocent.
(5) GUN SHOPS- Individuals who work and own such shops should be informed of any characteristics that fit a shooters profile and alert authorities of such individuals that they might encounter.