Yes, on all counts. The 800 lb. gorilla in the room though is addiction to guns. Shooting an AR-15 is addictive. One young, attractive woman that the NRA trots out claims that while she doesn't really know why she enjoys target practice with her assault weapon, she, "Just feels better when she does. I get a kick of power." I know many pe…
Yes, on all counts. The 800 lb. gorilla in the room though is addiction to guns. Shooting an AR-15 is addictive. One young, attractive woman that the NRA trots out claims that while she doesn't really know why she enjoys target practice with her assault weapon, she, "Just feels better when she does. I get a kick of power." I know many people in and out of recovery from alcoholism who cross-addict on guns. They are obsessed with them, shooting them. Relatives of mine have 'Sunday Gunday' when a bunch of 20-something males go out on the back 40, drink beers, do shots and ...do shots. They shoot AR-15's that they have 'souped up', handguns, rifles, shotguns, you name it. How sick is that? Well, that's addiction for you. Why in Heaven's name would you own so many of these? Eventually, these school shooters, many of whom are alcoholic or adult children thereof and/or child abuse victims cross-addict on violent video gaming (Harris, Klebold, Lanza, et. al.), child porn or just porn, and eventually hit a psychotic break. It's on. I think, although there's no public evidence yet, that Audrey Hale was a child abuse victim (probably at the school or church), went trans to empower herself, got addicted to guns and... it's on. Psychotic revenge against the school and so very horribly, the kids.
I was an alcoholic, for 35 years until 1989 I sobered up and transferred addictions to more useful things like books . I consider myself an addictive personality, but I have never been addicted to guns, which is strange I spent a 26 year career, mostly in special ops, carried a rifle (carbine version of M16) with me routinely on training jumps and exercises and operations. Lots of time on the firing range...never enjoyed it though.
Perhaps it takes a certain personality type or psychological need, to become addicted to weapons firing.
I do agree with your opinion of school shooters, per se, (Uvalde being an exception), I don't think that video games are he cause, however they are facilitators because the violence inures them to real violence, and they become detached from reality and themselves.
Glad that you mentioned Harris, Kleibold (Columbine, the shooting that started it all) They were marginalized and bullied in a system that permitted it and turned a blind eye.
In cases of school bullying, the kid being bullied is too often punished for acting out and defending himself., while the bully walks away. The result is frustration and pent up anger.
Society doesn't want to deal with bullies and bullying, because social control depends on bullies.
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I hope this doesn't sound trite but, truly; Thank You for your Service. I was alcoholic too; sober 12 years now. I was never addicted to guns either but I know so many who are. I shot a shotgun once, skeet shooting and my son was standing right next to me. Scared me to death. I felt so sick. I was abused as a child by my cousin who returned from Vietnam - he was considered 'special forces' - a marine. 10 oak leaf clusters. Died of an Agent Orange induced brain tumor. When he came home, he stayed with us. He made my brother and I, 6 and 7 at the time, play Russian roulette with an empty service-issued revolver. I remember my only thought being, "I wonder if there's a round in the chamber..." I was 7. He had been abused by his father, with guns, too. Horrible family disease.
Thank you! I had EMDR therapy years ago; worked very well! Followed up with talk therapy for about a year. I work an active 12-step recovery program and also find much strength in my faith. Works for me.
Yes, on all counts. The 800 lb. gorilla in the room though is addiction to guns. Shooting an AR-15 is addictive. One young, attractive woman that the NRA trots out claims that while she doesn't really know why she enjoys target practice with her assault weapon, she, "Just feels better when she does. I get a kick of power." I know many people in and out of recovery from alcoholism who cross-addict on guns. They are obsessed with them, shooting them. Relatives of mine have 'Sunday Gunday' when a bunch of 20-something males go out on the back 40, drink beers, do shots and ...do shots. They shoot AR-15's that they have 'souped up', handguns, rifles, shotguns, you name it. How sick is that? Well, that's addiction for you. Why in Heaven's name would you own so many of these? Eventually, these school shooters, many of whom are alcoholic or adult children thereof and/or child abuse victims cross-addict on violent video gaming (Harris, Klebold, Lanza, et. al.), child porn or just porn, and eventually hit a psychotic break. It's on. I think, although there's no public evidence yet, that Audrey Hale was a child abuse victim (probably at the school or church), went trans to empower herself, got addicted to guns and... it's on. Psychotic revenge against the school and so very horribly, the kids.
I was an alcoholic, for 35 years until 1989 I sobered up and transferred addictions to more useful things like books . I consider myself an addictive personality, but I have never been addicted to guns, which is strange I spent a 26 year career, mostly in special ops, carried a rifle (carbine version of M16) with me routinely on training jumps and exercises and operations. Lots of time on the firing range...never enjoyed it though.
Perhaps it takes a certain personality type or psychological need, to become addicted to weapons firing.
I do agree with your opinion of school shooters, per se, (Uvalde being an exception), I don't think that video games are he cause, however they are facilitators because the violence inures them to real violence, and they become detached from reality and themselves.
Glad that you mentioned Harris, Kleibold (Columbine, the shooting that started it all) They were marginalized and bullied in a system that permitted it and turned a blind eye.
In cases of school bullying, the kid being bullied is too often punished for acting out and defending himself., while the bully walks away. The result is frustration and pent up anger.
Society doesn't want to deal with bullies and bullying, because social control depends on bullies.
Politicians , pundits, news anchors, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc and law enforcement
I hope this doesn't sound trite but, truly; Thank You for your Service. I was alcoholic too; sober 12 years now. I was never addicted to guns either but I know so many who are. I shot a shotgun once, skeet shooting and my son was standing right next to me. Scared me to death. I felt so sick. I was abused as a child by my cousin who returned from Vietnam - he was considered 'special forces' - a marine. 10 oak leaf clusters. Died of an Agent Orange induced brain tumor. When he came home, he stayed with us. He made my brother and I, 6 and 7 at the time, play Russian roulette with an empty service-issued revolver. I remember my only thought being, "I wonder if there's a round in the chamber..." I was 7. He had been abused by his father, with guns, too. Horrible family disease.
Amen. Wow. I can relate. So sorry. Check out PACEsConnection.com for great information on trauma, positive and adverse childhood experiences. ❤️
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Thank you! I had EMDR therapy years ago; worked very well! Followed up with talk therapy for about a year. I work an active 12-step recovery program and also find much strength in my faith. Works for me.
Yegads, that is a horror story. Such a thing could haunt you forever.
I forgave him.