Another devastating school shooting and we continue ask how come today but not in the past? We had guns, music, bullying and video games but never these vile acts of violence against our youth so what’s different and how can we move forward. Here are three things (below) that need to be looked into that could save life’s and could explain the difference between today and yesteryear.
(1) NEWS CYCLE & SOCIAL MEDIA- Individuals who commit these heinous acts become instantly famous and in a world where some sick individuals derive the desire for fame over anything else this fuels another fire. All media should agree not to publicize the name of the assailant(s) until at least all victims are released from the hospital or properly mourned and there should be no pictures of this heinous individual till 6 months after an attack.
(2) PSYCHIATRIC MEDICINE TO OUR YOUTH- There is a proliferation of medicines to those with young minds and it appears to be taking many a toll. Young individuals on these medicines should be more carefully monitored for any side effects that this might be doing to the young persons mind especially any violent tendencies.
(3) LAW ENFORCEMENT/FBI- If an individual is on a watch list why don’t we actually watch them? Maybe have these individuals be taught at “special centers” so they can be monitored so we can be assured they are not a threat to themselves or others.