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originally posted by: Antipathy17
To me it comes down to mental stability. We just aren't addressing the issue or reasons as to why. I think many of us see the mental and social climates turning to garbage. Just look at ATS now and prior to Trump. Toxicity. It's just not a priority of our "leaders" and media.
originally posted by: DISRAELI
originally posted by: Antipathy17
To me it comes down to mental stability. We just aren't addressing the issue or reasons as to why. I think many of us see the mental and social climates turning to garbage. Just look at ATS now and prior to Trump. Toxicity. It's just not a priority of our "leaders" and media.
What about imitation as a factor? "Other people have done it, so I'll do it."
When things become fashionable, they happen more frequently, as a vicious circle.
originally posted by: Antipathy17
I don't know where I am going with this...
originally posted by: Antipathy17
To me it comes down to mental stability. We just aren't addressing the issue or reasons as to why. I think many of us see the mental and social climates turning to garbage. Just look at ATS now and prior to Trump. Toxicity. It's just not a priority of our "leaders" and media.
break-down
The first shooting was during the year 1840, later shootings occurred during the years 53, 56, 58, 60, 64, 67 (3 shootings), 68, 71, 72, 73, 74 (2), 78, 79, 81 (2), 82 (2), 83 (2), 84 (3), 87, 89, 90 (2), 91 (2), 92 (2), 93, 94, 98.
20th century
total
There were 226 shootings during the 20th century:
break-down
During the first decade of the 20th century there were 15 (1903 (2 shootings), 04 (3), 05 (2), 07 (2), 08 (2), 09 (4).
During the 1910s there were 19 (1910 (3 shootings), 1911, 12 (2), 14, 15 (2), 16 (2), 17 (2), 18 (2), 19 (3).
During the 1920s there were 10 (1920 (7 shootings), 22 (2), 26).
During the 1930s there were 9 (1930, 31, 34, 35, 36 (2), 37 (2), 38).
During the 1940s there were 8 (1940 (2 shootings), 42, 46, 47, 48, 49 (2)).
During the 1950s there were 17 (1950, 51 (4), 52 (2), 53, 54 (2), 55, 56 (2), 57, 58 (2), 59).
During the 1960s there were 18 (1960 (3 shootings), 61 (2), 66 (4), 67, 68 (4), 69 (4)).
During the 1970s there were 30 (1970 (5 shootings), 71 (2), 73 (2), 74 (4), 75 (3), 76 (3), 77, 78 (7), 79 (3)).
During the 1980s there were 39 (1980 (4 shootings), 81 (3), 82 (3), 83, 84 (4), 85 (5), 86 (5), 87 (5), 88 (6), 89 (3)).
During the 1990s there were 62 (1990 (2 shootings), 91 (6), 92 (5), 93 (9), 94 (10), 95 (4), 96 (7), 97 (6), 98 (7), 99 (6)).
21st century
total
From the commencement of the 21st century to the most recently occurring shooting (of February 14, 2018), the number of shootings is 212:
break-down
During the 1st decade there were 60 (2000 (5 shootings), 01 (5), 02 (7), 03 (4), 05 (5), 06 (11), 07 (5), 08 (11), 09 (7))
During the 2010s (as of 14 February 2018) there were 143 shootings (2010 (11 shootings), 11 (7), 12 (11), 13 (26), 14 (36), 15 (21), 16 (15), 17 (9), 18 (7)).
originally posted by: BlueJacket
a reply to: Antipathy17
I believe media, internet, movies, television...everywhere people look purvey a disaffection, a disconnection for tge value of life.
originally posted by: BlueJacket
a reply to: Antipathy17
For people growing up in the last couple decades of instant communication, instant gratification etc...there isnt a value created, based on experience, patience etc...of striving to overcome adversity and that being a a valid and valuable reward.
originally posted by: BlueJacket
a reply to: Antipathy17
all people value today, more and more is face value, infamy or fame...these influences along with an instsnt grstuity pharmaceutical culture is a perfect cocktail for creating anti social behaviors and a defunct level of interpersonal empathy.
originally posted by: Antipathy17
To me it comes down to mental stability. We just aren't addressing the issue or reasons as to why..
originally posted by: JoshuaCox
a reply to: Antipathy17
I disagree..
There was an obvious spike after columbine and the massive coverage..
I think the opposite.. I think MOST of these guys just never even think of shooting the place up . If not for the media..
originally posted by: Antipathy17
a reply to: Lysergic
Yeah. I think it's all playing into the mental stability of people which is seeming lowering.