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> that could describe every last one of my coworkers, for none of which there is any chance whatsoever they'll ever commit a mass-shooting. Something I've noti
by drewbug01 7y ago
> that could describe every last one of my coworkers, for none of which there is any chance whatsoever they'll ever commit a mass-shooting.
Something I've noticed after mass shootings: newspapers will interview the friends and family of the shooters. And they'll frequently say things like (paraphrased) "I never could have imagined <shooter> doing this thing, they were always such a <nice person|quiet boy|sweetiepie|etc>."
You're saying something similar - just in advance. The truth is that while there are often red flags, at our core we don't consider each other to be capable of cold-blooded murder. Until it happens.
- candiodari 7y agoMy point is that the described "warning signs" are not red flags, unless you think that 30% of the population is just waiting to commit mass murder next time they get cut off at a red light.
- drewbug01 7y agoI’m not sure where 30% came from. But - given the data we have available - the only conclusion left is yes. Yes, there are more people than we’d like to admit that are capable of these horrible acts. Given the frequency of gun violence here, it’s very difficult to draw another conclusion.