• This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every person's position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate - it's free!

What causes the school shootings?[W:462]

What causes the school shootings?

  • Total voters
    94
Re: What causes the school shootings?

Everything.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

First off its school security since a kid should not be allowed or able to sneak a gun into school
Second its parent for not catching the kid with a gun
Third its whoever (Company, agency, school) who were negligent enough to let them get hands on the gun
Fourth the School for not identifying or fixing any issues that were obviously present as well as making the students feel as though they would be judged or ignored if they asked for help(Since most of the time its bullying)
I think shootings and school shooting on very rare occasion are done just because the individual is mental(like suffering Schizophrenia or something) but in school I dont think that is the case most of the time


I dont think school shootings are ever over drugs. I think street shootings are partially gun violence but I dont think most gangs are stupid enough to operate on school grounds. I knew druggy kids growing up and they always got their stuff off campus or brought it in the backpack and smoked it during lunch in the boys/girls room.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

People. People who are insane. People who don't value human life.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

I'd say extreme self pity, envy, and lack of hope along with very poor compartmentalizing skills in most cases.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

Hilary Clinton's face.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

Individuals that are pathetic losers who wish to get revenge upon those that are not losers are the primary "cause". Locations, like schools, offer plenty of acceptable, densely packed targets and generally have lax security. I almost checked gun laws but that is simply part of lax security if those gun laws supply "security" in the form of a gun free zone sign. Imposing penalties for simply having guns on campus is never going to stop a suicidal nut determined to make a big splash in the press as they exit this world.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

Thumbs. Without thumbs, people wouldn't be able to load or fire guns. People who may be a danger to other should have their thumbs cut off.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

Shooters cause shootings. What motivates these shooters could be wildly similar but unique all at the same time.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

statistics....if it can happen, it will happen
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

Monkey see monkey do!
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

There are so many similarities that the perps seem to be subliminally programmed/motivated/activated that it must be something in our social/educational/entertainment cycles that influence these individuals. Meds/psychotropic drugs might alter inner inhibitions like alcohol/reefer do in social situations. Gin Mills, aka, social watering holes are a great place to witness altered inhibitions on many levels. I'm not sure the comparison is valid, but it does make sense. Just an alteration within the old cerebellum and influence is allowed and action follows.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

They go after schools because mass murderers are inherently cowards. They know odds are they will face little to no opposition at a school, making it a high concentration of targets at a "gun free zone." As for why they kill, insanity and/or harsh medications is the likely answer.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

Black Jellybeans.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

ttwtt78640 said:
Individuals that are pathetic losers who wish to get revenge upon those that are not losers are the primary "cause". Locations, like schools, offer plenty of acceptable, densely packed targets and generally have lax security. I almost checked gun laws but that is simply part of lax security if those gun laws supply "security" in the form of a gun free zone sign. Imposing penalties for simply having guns on campus is never going to stop a suicidal nut determined to make a big splash in the press as they exit this world.
Click to expand...

You might think that people who kill everyone are trying to look cool for media but I dont think most of them are. They are just sick of being picked on and bullied and not getting help when they ask for it. I tried asking for help in school before and I was ignored but by law had to keep going. Staff is suppose to do something about bullying and other issues but a lot of times they dont and hassle kids over crap. For example suspending a student for having a poptart shaped like a gun is not stopping gun violence, school shootings or bullying among students. Its just a load of crap.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

Two words - Entitlement Mentality

We have a developing culture in this country where some folks believe that they deserve certain things merely because they suck air. They think they deserve jobs, wealth, respect, sex and anything else that crosses their minds. When they are tole "no" they lash out instead of try to figure out how to get what they want. They have no sense of goals, no sense of ethics, no sense of compassion, no sense of honor, no faith and no respect for anyone else. In America we have been coddling those people and now we are reaping what we have sown.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

Social media and the interwebz seems to be empowering these forever alone loser types who are juiced up on meds and have a host of mental issues. In the past they used to be alone, but now they can connect with other losers online, exchange ideas, and become even more radicalized. Same with western recruits to ISIS, etc.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

MisterLogical said:
You might think that people who kill everyone are trying to look cool for media but I dont think most of them are. They are just sick of being picked on and bullied and not getting help when they ask for it. I tried asking for help in school before and I was ignored but by law had to keep going. Staff is suppose to do something about bullying and other issues but a lot of times they dont and hassle kids over crap. For example suspending a student for having a poptart shaped like a gun is not stopping gun violence, school shootings or bullying among students. Its just a load of crap.
Click to expand...

Some school shooters are not even students at the schools that they select to terrorize but they are pathetic losers none the less. If they did not want press attention then why not just commit suicide and leave a note? They seem to want to create a larger media event by taking out others, often complete strangers.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

The same thing that causes most murders--the fact some people are evil sons of bitches who either think they can get away with murder, or don't care. The best way to save innocent lives, in my opinion, is to execute most persons who are convicted of first degree murder, and to do it without the ridiculously long delays of a dozen years or more that now exists. I do not see why justice could not be done without more than two years ever separating a murderer's arrest and his execution.

It would also help save innocent lives for more competent citizens to be armed, and to eliminate rules prohibiting guns on campuses.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

It's the Internet.

People with a lifetime of frustrations, going online in search of answers, hitting sites that only fuel the anger, escalating rage... combine that with our drug culture and someone's gonna go bang. Too often I find that the rage leveled against individuals, in proportion to offense, borders on irrational. The thing is, the original intent of democratic society, was increased civility.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

Entitlement. I hate to stereotype, but those of us that have had to deal with the millennial age group will understand. I'm not suggesting all of them by any means; it's just that it hits a nerve when the entitlement issue seems apparent.

Self centered. In the case of a shooter; there aren't even remote feelings about the people that they are destroying.

Anger. This falls under entitlement; as in not getting what they wanted.

Access to fire arms. I know that a lot of people will scream "I have my rights!" Will one of you tell me what right the shooter had to kill another human being?

Mental disorders. Background checks............thorough background checks.

It's a joke knowing what it takes to get a concealed carry permit. The sad thing is the hearing about the abuse of said privilege is sickening. It's a privilege that comes with a huge responsibility.
 
Re: What causes the school shootings?

KevinKohler said:
Everything.
Click to expand...

I voted for all-even gun laws because GUN FREE zones are sometimes a reason for higher body counts. in some cases its drugs-legal or illegal, sometimes the family, sometimes bullying the perpetrator, etc

one thing that I know is not responsible. the legal punishment a school shooter will face if he actually survives the massacre
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom