Are we doing enough to address the reactive component that causes the response of the actions of these shootings?

PFC James (LURCH) Janota — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:41:50 -0400

It just appears as if we service members, both prior and current should be able to do something to ease tensions that these people shooting others. There has to be a psychological component that is causing these senseless killings. I'm just looking at my own PTSD journey and know that you either remove the stressor or make a device to end the stressor. What's causing the roof to leak? A hole. To stop the leak, you patch the roof. Leak stops, stressor is gone. Then you fix the damage the leak caused.

Response by SSG Michael Noll made Oct 15 at 2019 10:49 AM

SSG Michael Noll — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:49:03 -0400

Thank you for the share brother James. A very good question.

Response by SPC Jon Carpenter made Oct 15 at 2019 12:38 PM

SPC Jon Carpenter — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:38:47 -0400

There are many different triggers that are setting off these people. The times and how we raise our kids have a lot to do with it in my opinion. Not being able to handle rejection is one of the most ridiculous reasons but I've seen several "broken hearts" end in tragedy. Raise your kids right and the percentage of them becoming a statistic goes down drastically!

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 15 at 2019 12:45 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:45:32 -0400

"Enough"? I would ask if we're really doing anything at all to address the root issues.