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Mass Murders, Madness, And Mayhem

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By janiek13

Danger Ahead

Who can predict if or when someone may decide to kill en masse'? Is there a certain "type" of person who is more likely to strike out at everyone around them? It would be easier to recognise if there were, however, there is no sure way to tell when someone may pick up a gun and start shooting. Each situation is unique, and while there may have been warning signs, they are usually easier to spot after the fact. The cause of mass murders such as school shootings and more recently, the Ft. Hood killings, remain a mystery.


Where the fault lies

     Is it the parent's fault, the schools, the child's or the bullies'?  All of the above ...and none of the above. Unfortunately, there isn't any formula for raising children. We nurture and love them with just the right mix of discipline and understanding (hopefully), and still they grow up and become their own person. A violent child can come from a loving home just as some of the most remarkable people come from horrific backgrounds. The only thing we can do is give all children the best start we can and teach them empathy so that they can see themselves in one another's reflections.

We can teach them tolerance and acceptance, but we must first learn it ourselves. The best way to teach is by example and still we can only hope for the best. Every parent feels guilt no matter how our children turn out. We always feel like we could have done a little better, except for Mother Theresa's parents, perhaps.  In the long run, each person can only control his or her own behavior and thus, is only responsible for himself.



Fort Hood Mass Shooting

Sometimes people just snap, and no one can predict when it might happen! Sure, sometimes there are signs and indicators, but sometimes there just isn't. Today, November 5th, 2009, at about 1:30pm, a mental health doctor about to be deployed just started shooting and twelve people died. In addition, another thirty-one were injured. It is not yet clear what the motive was and we may never know. It is certain this tragedy will be discussed and dissected for years to come.

It is reminiscent of the Virginia Tech shooting not so long ago and the McDonald's Restaurant mass killings that occurred some time ago. Also, let's not forget all the postal workers that brought about the term, "going postal".  Americans have nothing if not a sense of humor, but seriously, these tragedies are not funny! What is wrong with our world that people decide one day to kill themselves and as many innocent people as possible. I am saddened today and my thoughts and prayers are with the families of all those involved.

A Tragic Day In Texas


School Shootings- Ft. Hood Shooting-Who's Fault Is It Anyway? in the News

  • More Mental Health Care Called For In Wake Of Ft. Hood ShootingsMedical News Today4 days ago

    The recent shootings at the Ft. Hood, Texas army base, allegedly by an army psychiatrist, have placed much-needed focus on mental health care in the army. In an article published in the December issue of the journal CNS Spectrum, renowned psychopharmacology expert Stephen M. Stahl, MD, PhD, calls for increased mental health staffing at Fort Hood and other army bases. Stahl, adjunct professor in ...

  • More Mental Health Care Called For In Wake Of Ft. Hood ShootingsredOrbit6 days ago

    The recent shootings at the Ft. Hood, Texas army base, allegedly by an army psychiatrist, have placed much-needed focus on mental health care in the army. In an article published in the December issue of the journal CNS Spectrum, renowned psychopharmacology expert Stephen M.

  • More mental health care called for in wake of Ft. Hood shootingsEurekAlert!6 days ago

    ( University of California - San Diego ) The recent shootings at the Ft. Hood, Texas, army base, allegedly by an army psychiatrist, have placed much-needed focus on mental health care in the army. In an article published in the December issue of the journal CNS Spectrum, renowned psychopharmacology expert Stephen M. Stahl, M.D., Ph.D., calls for increased mental health staffing at Fort Hood and ...

  • More mental health care called for in wake of Ft. Hood shootingsPhysOrg6 days ago

    The recent shootings at the Ft. Hood, Texas army base, allegedly by an army psychiatrist, have placed much-needed focus on mental health care in the army. In an article published in the December issue of the journal CNS Spectrum, renowned psychopharmacology expert Stephen M. Stahl, MD, PhD, calls for increased mental health staffing at Fort Hood and other army bases.

  • Lieberman pushing for a Ft Hood hearingKXAN 36 Austin2 days ago

    President Obama wants Congress to wait on any hearings into the Fort Hood shootings until federal authorities finish their investigations. But, Senator Joe Lieberman said his Homeland Security Committee is opening an investigation into the matter anyway.

  • Ind. Soldier Shot At Ft. Hood Recounts ExperienceWRTV Indianapolis2 days ago

    An Indiana soldier wounded in the Fort Hood shootings recounts the experience, calling it the worst thing he's been through.

  • Tony Schmacher presents trophy to Ft Hood troopMotorsport.com6 days ago

    GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 11, 2009) -- The first thing U.S. Army driver Tony Schumacher said when he claimed his sixth straight and seventh overall NHRA Full Throttle Series championship title was that the trophy would be heading to Fort Hood.

  • GOP opens fire on closed briefingsThe Politico3 hours ago

    Republican lawmakers are increasingly angry about a recent glut of closed and classified briefings.


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