Guns don't kill people, 20 year old video games and movies do!

[RedHotRollin]

The real issue is those walking around and living without a conscience. Who can't see past the little box they live in. There are far too many of those in society. It's parenting now a days. We are doing a lousy job of it. And are responsible for what the current generation of young adolescense is becoming. Also life without God is showing it's head in this instance. The further this society grows away from god. The more weirder it becomes. The weaker it becomes. And in the end, is having a detrimental impact on this nation.

 

[Haakzilla]

why pride yourself on being an idiot? Anyone can read my full post and see that you're being completely disengenuous

btw... yet another assualt weapon shooting spree happened over the holidays where a gunman was picking off emergency responders after he let his house on fire. Tragedies like this are happeing so often it's becoming the norm.

http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2012/12/man_who_shot_firefighters_left.html

STOMP

...had nothing to do with "assault weapons" and everything to do with mental illness and the MEDICATIONS that the lunatic was on!

 

[STOMP]

...had nothing to do with "assault weapons" and everything to do with mental illness and the MEDICATIONS that the lunatic was on!

A disturbed person wanting to hurt others is a problem regardless of what weapon they utilize. Easy access to rapid fire, large clip assault weapons compounds the problem. Those weapons aren't for personal or home defense, they're for offense. Bury your head all you want, but it's established that this is a serious problem... what we're going to do about it is the question

STOMP

 

[Haakzilla]

A disturbed person wanting to hurt others is a problem regardless of what weapon they utilize. Easy access to rapid fire, large clip assault weapons compounds the problem. Those weapons aren't for personal or home defense, they're for offense. Bury your head all you want, but it's established that this is a serious problem... what we're going to do about it is the question

STOMP

...exactly, the weapon doesn't matter. My head is not buried, the largest common denominator is SSRI style medications and "mental health" issues. Oh, and by the way, the Sandy Hook wacko didn't use the infamous AR-15 [the investigation shows that he only used handguns] --> http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/50208495#50208495

 

[PHXBlazer1]

THIS! Obesity is a HUGE (no pun intended) healthcare issue in our country. I costs us all in higher healthcare and insurance costs. Many of the medical issues facing our aging population are 100% caused by lifestyle choices. But, in today's politically correct society, you're considered an insensitive jerk if you even mention that someone needs to lose a few pounds - for their own good. And, it just keeps getting worse. Our current generation of youth will be the most overweight in history.

Hundreds of thousands of people die in this country every year due to weight related, preventable illnesses (heart disease - 600,000, diabetes - 75,000, etc.). Yet, 20 people get shot (yes, it is a horrible, horrible tragedy for the victims and their families, I don't mean to imply it isn't - especially given the age of the victims) and it sparks a national debate. About 9,000 people are killed by guns in this country every year. Of course, that's too many and many could be prevented, but with nearly three quarters of a million dying from obesity related diseases, I'd like to see our government spend some time and resources working on that issue, for the benefit of us all.

And, it's not just the premature deaths caused by obesity, it also impacts the quality of life and the cost of medical care. My girlfriend is a nurse, she works in med/surg and you wouldn't believe how many people in their 40s are having hip and knee replacement surgery because their bodies cannot support their weight. The cost of caring for these patients is born by us all in terms of higher health care costs and higher insurance rates. Many of these people are on permanent disability by the time they reach 45, basically because they are too fat to work. I know that sounds harsh, but it's true.

If there is one place our educational system has truly failed us, it's health and physical fitness. Those classes are a joke - usually taught by some coach who is only teaching those classes so he can coach the basketball or football team.

A healthy lifestyle is a choice, but many people don't even know how to eat right. Why aren't we teaching this to our kids in school? This will have a bigger impact on the quality of their lives than any other class they take in elementary school or middle school. And, it's not rocket science.

Sorry for the tangential rant, but until we start a serious dialogue about the obesity epidemic afflicting this country, I don't even want to hear about the gun control debate.

Want to save lives? Ban fast food.

BNM

I don't usually read your long posts...but you are spot on here!! Great post! And repped!