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Could the world BE more fucked up?

So Here’s a Thing • 1828 implied HN points • 05 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine Gun Control Mass Shootings Mental health
  1. The world is facing challenging, contentious, and seemingly unsolvable issues that need to be discussed to find solutions and understand different perspectives.
  2. The conflict between Israel and Gaza is heartbreaking, and it's important to show compassion for innocent lives affected by the atrocities committed by power-hungry individuals.
  3. The debate around gun control in the United States is complex, emotional, and requires open conversations to find common ground and work towards addressing the root problems.
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Columbine influenced dozens of school shooters over the last 25 years

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 59 implied HN points • 04 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Mass Shootings School Shootings Media Coverage Gun Violence
  1. Columbine shooting influenced dozens of school shooters over the past 25 years, impacting how police and schools work to prevent future attacks.
  2. The media's coverage of Columbine was criticized for focusing on incorrect narratives, leading to misconceptions about the shooters and the event.
  3. There were school shootings before Columbine, such as in 1989 and 1998, and the iconic trench coat-clad attacker from Columbine wasn't the first in school shooting history, demonstrating a pattern of planned attacks.

The United States of Anarchy

Diane Francis • 559 implied HN points • 25 Mar 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Control Mass Shootings Political culture Public Policy
  1. Gun violence is a huge problem in the U.S., with mass shootings happening frequently and laws not changing much afterwards. Many find it easier to buy guns than to vote or drink beer.
  2. Many mass shooters are men who have a deep attachment to guns, often stemming from feelings of insecurity about their masculinity and societal role. This cultural issue is tied to their identity and coping mechanisms.
  3. Other countries have successfully reduced gun violence through stricter regulations, but in the U.S., debates over gun rights often lead to shouting matches without real solutions being implemented.

Why are mass shootings becoming more common?

America in Crisis • 39 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Second Amendment Mass Shootings
  1. The rise in mass shootings may be linked to changes in gun laws and the interpretation of the Second Amendment, creating an environment that could fuel mass shooters.
  2. There has been a shift in social instability in America, with mass shootings becoming more frequent and deadly compared to riots. Mass shootings are now the most common form of violent protest.
  3. The ease of becoming a mass shooter has increased, evident from cases where gunmen with firearms cause casualties before being stopped, in contrast to past restrictions on public firearm carrying.

What We Mean When We Say...Mass Shooting vs Active Shooting

Jeff-alytics • 19 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Violence Mass Shootings
  1. Active shootings and mass shootings are not the same; they have distinct definitions.
  2. Active shootings involve ongoing incidents with intent to kill people, while mass shootings involve multiple victims in a single incident.
  3. It's important to correctly differentiate between active shootings and mass shootings to understand the nuances of gun violence data.

By every measure, 2022 was the worst year ever for school shootings

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 30 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Control School Safety Mass Shootings Security Measures
  1. In 2022, there were 302 school shootings, making it the worst year for school shootings ever, with more victims than ever before.
  2. Many school shootings in 2022 involved planned attacks, showing a concerning level of premeditation and violence.
  3. Increased security during school hours led to more shootings after school and during sporting events, indicating a need for further research on school safety measures.

Stop the Arbitrary Benchmark for a Mass Shooting

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 24 Mar 21
📰 News Mass Shootings Emergency Response
  1. There is a lack of consensus on what defines a mass shooting, with various organizations and experts having different definitions.
  2. The number of fatalities in a shooting is a flawed benchmark for labeling it a mass shooting, as other factors like the type of firearm, ammo used, and emergency response play crucial roles.
  3. Focusing on the intent and circumstances of the shooting rather than just the death toll is important to truly understand and address the issue of mass shootings.

Mass Shootings: Entered the Postmodern Era

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 09 Nov 18
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Mass Shootings Postmodernism Social media Gun Violence Policy
  1. Postmodernism reflects a genre so well-understood that a creative commentary space emerges around it, like in art, film, or architecture.
  2. Postmodernism extends beyond art into societal norms and genres once they are firmly established.
  3. Mass shootings have become so familiar that they fit into a known genre with expected responses, creating a postmodern cycle.

3 Lessons (not) Learned from Allen, TX and Serbian School Shooting

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Control School Safety Mass Shootings Security Measures Threat assessment
  1. Unrestricted access to military-grade weapons allows for quick and deadly attacks
  2. Efforts focusing on physical security measures may not effectively prevent mass shootings
  3. Crisis intervention and threat assessment programs are crucial for spotting red flags and preventing access to firearms before attacks

Active Shooter: When you can’t run, can’t hide, and can’t fight

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Mass Shootings Emergency Response Security Measures Risk Assessment
  1. Guidance during active shooter situations usually advises to run, hide, or fight, but sometimes all options are impossible.
  2. Certain locations like concert venues, nightclubs, movie theaters, churches, shopping malls, and office spaces may limit the ability to run, hide, or fight during an active shooter event.
  3. When traditional responses are not viable, rapid assessment, basic trauma first aid, and improvisation with available items can make a difference in saving lives during an active shooter attack.