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I was responding to the option there that wasn't a joke. My wife and I aren't teachers, and the idea of either one of us quitting our day job to play FAKE teacher at home is neither sustainable or realistic... but certainly not an option of any kind.
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I am not saying news sites should keep quite if something bad happens, but the problem is that news agencies LOVE to show primarily bad news, because, they make ratings. And more people consume bad news the more paranoid and depressed they become. And more divided. In many ways current situation has originated, because of constant fear-mongering and paranoia, instilled by news. Quote:
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Consider reaching out to your local community. They can probably help with subjects you and your wife feel like you'd need help with.
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Maybe?
But we'd need them to be seen by a shrink to be certain.
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Very difficult to see a professional considering they are deceased. Perhaps science can advance enough that postmortem brain scans could be used to determine if mental illness was present. But what does it really matter because it would not help the victims breathe air again.
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I'm actually kind of curious whether some forms of mental illness are detectable in solely the gross anatomy. I mean, so many of them are the result of non-neurotypical neurotransmitter generation/release/function, that I'd be curious to know if straight up histology would be enough for a postmortem. Sadly, more Medical Neurology isn't on the docket this semester.
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People react differently to bad news. It may contribute to some people’s paranoia and depression. But not everyone. Some may just become desensitized. Or remain unaffected. It may take one news story for some while others it takes repeated exposure. Or nothing happens from watching the news except maybe starting a foundation or charity. Seems near scapegoating. Reminds me of how video games and heavy metal music gets blamed for things. I know I hear repeated bad news often from multiple news sources. I’m not paranoid or depressed because of it. Those issues are because of my parents. LOL |
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Yes, for some people it might be a motivation to do something, but for most people - it's just source of irritation and depression, because, most people are busy with daily lives to join Red Cross or whatever. I've experienced this effect on myself several years ago, so I know what I am talking about. And I am not talking about you - don't become second PC, please. |
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It's less the media, and more what we do before/during/after we consume it. Who knows, maybe a stronger, more cohesive and less nihilistic community could have helped the kid who went looking to kill his ex-girlfriend.
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Yeah, I can buy into that.
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This is the same reason why propaganda is a thing. I know, it is probably not the best source, but still. |
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But some people more or less always in the informational stream via tablets and smartphones. Now that's what I mean. |
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Also, if the shooter is dead, where does one get redress for their dead or wounded children? If the front office staff or teachers are armed (those with training and who would normally carry) why shouldn't they be allowed to? Why does the Second only work outside. The Constitution doesn't say "*but not in schools, federal buildings and the post office" after "shall not be infringed"... Mentally ill people already aren't allowed guns. Criminals are already not supposed to own or have in their possession guns. Dishonorable discharge from any branch of the military means no guns. The problem isn't guns, its more of teaching people how to deal with rejection, being told no and consequences of their actions. Kid screws off in class and there is no repercussion.... I survived HS with guns on the property... pretty sure they weren't supposed to be there even in the late 90s but no one had them inside the building... just the guys that hunted had a rifle or two in their trucks... lol. |
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