S2KRAY

Yes, sorry. My bad for saying that. This is the world we live in today. Sad, but these events are not going to go away. It just makes me sick and angry every time these tragic events happen and innocent people are killed. Not to mention the devastating effect it has on their families.

Heyitsgary

That's about as 1985 Tipper Gore as you can get.

I grew up with video games violence, my friends did, my class mates did. While I'm sure there's some small percentage (tiny even) that can't separate game from life, I bet that same group can't separate other things effectively and have issues, not tied specifically to gaming.

I think social media is another, much bigger target here, many reasons already stated. It just moves so fast, without any repercussion or removal/cleaning afterwards. Online or not, it's still bullying.

I have no kids. I can't imagine what parenting must be like, but ultimately, I still feel like its the home life provided, discipline expected, value system taught that is what creates a sense of "right and wrong". I also won't deny that there are parts of the populate that face different cultural issues, and an endless battle against outside factors that make it even more difficult to both parent and grow up.

boltonblue

It's Georgia. There are NO restrictions on gun sales. There are no licenses required.
They publicly identified the 14 year old. Headed for adult trial.
Humbly(?) I submit they should have to have a judicial review of competence prior to releasing identity and moving case to adult court.

dlq04

As long as they don't show his picture or qlorify him it's fine with me. The country will never spend the money it would take to make a real dent in mental health. The country will never address the gun issues head-on.

zeroptzero

ah yes that was the point I was trying to make, it is bullying but these days it is all done on line and through social media. Given how easy it is to bully people from a keyboard it must be more prevalent not compared to the past where you actually had to say things to the face of others. Now just type your opinion and hit send.

noodels

Peer pressure - Wikipedia

dlq04

wow, that's really in-depth ...

MsPerky

This kid was going through a contentious divorce between his parents. He had been investigated for threats made last year at a different school so transferred to his current school just this year. His father owns numerous guns and knew of his son’s issues, but bought him the weapon (an AR-15!!!!) as a holiday present. Shocking… no further comment.

dlq04

Good Dad, hope he gets the same results as the Good Dad in Michigan got...... who's now in prison.

S2KRAY

I agree Dave. My daughter is a licensed clinical social worker and said there is a great need for more health workers but agrees that no funds will be available to help these people who suffer from mental illness. The gun control efforts we have in place are a joke. Just another example of our dysfunctional government.