Being as so many of u are mentally disturbed give ur insight on the rash of shootings

[Mack]

Maybe you could apply there are become a sandwich maker just like them ...

Yes...I suppose that's true, I could

probably pays better.

[Dirty South]

I think you're being a little paranoid there, Alex Jones..... No where did I mention that these types of atrocities were on the historical upswing

You don't see how this point makes your initial question nonsensical?

There have always been nuts and there will always be nuts, trying to compartmentalize the motivations behind the atrocities they commit is foolish.

The Press is the reason so many people struggle to accept and understand this point. The worldwide near instantaneous fame these people now receive is so much more pervasive than it was in the past, it seems like the problem is becoming more pervasive than it actually is.

The best thing we can do is improve mental health screenings and identifying people with real mental illness and blocking their access. Much easier said than done.

[pheelios]

Clearly they are...But, why?... And, why not seek the attention they need in a non-lethal way??....

I really don't know what makes an individual reach the breaking point. Especially to the point where they snap mentally and seek some sort of fulfillment in hurting others.
I do know that Columbia University professor Dr. Michael Stone has what he calls "The scale of Evil" which he feels sheds some light on what makes mass murderers tick...

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129175964

[2Manboobs]

You don't see how this point makes your initial question nonsensical?

There have always been nuts and there will always be nuts, trying to compartmentalize the motivations behind the atrocities they commit is foolish.

The Press is the reason so many people struggle to accept and understand this point. The worldwide near instantaneous fame these people now receive is so much more pervasive than it was in the past, it seems like the problem is becoming more pervasive than it actually is.

The best thing we can do is improve mental health screenings and identifying people with real mental illness and blocking their access. Much easier said than done.

My original question was: "What causes someone to walk into a location and start murdering people they barely know (or don't know at all)??"

The question is a perfectly legitimate topic for discussion. Hardly nonsensical

Obviously there have always been nuts & loons.. But, more & more of them have decided to exact their revenge on a larger sector of society, who are typically uninvolved in the persons life, or cause of frustration... In the past these types of killings often were carried out on the crazy persons family or co-workers that they knew intimately .... This, more & more, no longer seems to be the case... They're random killings that appear to be a statement against society in general, as opposed to revenge on a personal target...

[Chriza]

I'm level 9 in Skyrim

[MatthewT]

ok. your premise covers a very small percentage of shootings, much less mass shootings.

most mass shootings have been done at the shooter's place of education or employment, or sometimes their significant other's place of employment.

most people murdered are murdered by someone they know

now, if you had a hardcore gang initiation, like spray and pray a crowd of other gang members, that has logic behind it as well; they live kill or be killed, and they do not expect to grow old.

[Swayze]

I'm level 9 in Skyrim

I'm level 40 or some shit

I can't be touched.

[MatthewT]

there was a guy flew his plane into the IRS building. self explanatory
timothy mcveigh gave his reasons for blowing up the federal building
political assassinations are self evident

no, the real random shooters, the two dudes in DC who sniped people from the trunk of an old beat up nova, that's the one that scares most people. cause everybody buys gas


er, except HAL

[wicked smaaaht]

Morons

[gilaet]

Level 60

[MatthewT]

that'll show her who the morons are

[HeinousMark]

What causes someone to walk into a location and start murdering people they barely know (or don't know at all)??... Are they seeking vengeance??.... Notoriety (because they feel small in real-life).... Are they feeling unappreciated... Ignored??... Invisible??

OP's threads....

[beatlejews]

they mad

[2Manboobs]

OP's threads....

There's just no way you can be proud or this retort... Its completely lacking in originality or astuteness ...You really outta be ashamed

[Daveindiego]

OP spends 3 years telling us what is coming out of his asshole, and now he wants answers to answer-less questions?

[2Manboobs]

OP spends 3 years telling us what is coming out of his asshole, and now he wants answers to answer-less questions?

As always, I've readily admitted that I come here for a little levity & to take sporadic breaks from my high stress, mentally-taxing job.... However, many people (such as yourself) come here to regularly seek validation from others, & comradery (even though message board friendships are altogether non-tangible) .... The question was meant to stimulate an idea-symposium .... Clearly, your mental limitations & disabilities have prevented you from grasping such intellection. ...It might behoove you, at this point, to focus the bulk of your energy on finding a way out of the San Diego ghetto you currently reside in.

[Daveindiego]

As always, I've readily admitted that I come here for a little levity & to take sporadic breaks from my high stress, mentally-taxing job.... However, many people (such as yourself) come here to regularly seek validation from others, & comradery (even though message board friendships are altogether non-tangible) .... The question was meant to stimulate an idea-symposium .... Clearly, your mental limitations & disabilities have prevented you from grasping such intellection. ...It might behoove you, at this point, to focus the bulk of your energy on finding a way out of the San Diego ghetto you currently reside in.

Being in charge of the Fryers at Jack in the Box in Long Beach isn't 'high-stress, mentally-taxing'.

[Gunslinger]

There's just no way you can be proud or this retort... Its completely lacking in originality or astuteness ...You really outta be ashamed

"proud or" or "proud of"
"its" or "it's"
"outta" or "ought to"