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In reply to the discussion: Anybody think screening more carefully for crazies will reduce the incidence of mass killings? [View all]Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)and have their plans in the works.
Although background checks are necessary, those with problems know of ways to get by the rules. I think it is more in the line of appearing to be doing something to correct the problem than actually being effective.
Stopping these insane "rumors" or "planted ideas" to incite gun owners that the government is going to invade and take away your guns would stop/slow down a lot of the gun/ammunition sales. Those who are stockpiling seem to be of the mentality that the big, bad government men are in that car down the street, recording your every move and preparing to break down your door! Their solution? Sneak out and buy more and more and more weapons.
That is where the insanity is. The likes of the clowns on radio/TV, for instance: Beck, Hannity, Rush, Coulter and many others I have never had the misfortune to run across are the dangers, as they are so good at inciting without getting blood on their hands. Freedom of speech is one thing, but I thought inciting was against the law?
We're getting deeper and deeper into that nasty web and, until attitudes change, what can really help?