#metoo, school shootings, gun control, mental illness,politics. We “raise awareness” yet don’t take action. Which would you address first?

Maj Kim Patterson — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:03:29 -0500

sexual harassment in the military, entertainers gained some attention with #metoo movement and health care workers are experiencing sexual harassment and assault while on the job. Attention to this volatile topic faded with headlines the school shootings, gun control, mental illness and political follies, the Wall, the FBI, well the list is lengthy.

Response by SSgt Christopher Brose made Feb 20 at 2018 2:12 PM

SSgt Christopher Brose — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:12:09 -0500

That's easy -- the Wall. Everything else will continue to be a discussion, and there will always be give-and-take in all of them except the Wall. The Wall being built is a discrete, yes-or-no thing. It's not there now, but once it's built, it will be there, and that will help relieve pressure in all the other areas.

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Feb 20 at 2018 2:21 PM

SSgt Dan Montague — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:21:00 -0500

Sadly I don't think it matters. Even if a great solution to the issue was brought up, there is too much money from the NRA flowing into peoples pockets. I guess we will just have to settle with "deepest regrets for your loss" from our leadership

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/10/04/opinion/thoughts-prayers-nra-funding-senators.html

Opinion | The Congress Members Receiving the Most N.R.A. Funding

Thoughts and prayers and the N.R.A.: Here are the top career recipients of N.R.A. campaign money.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2018 3:15 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:15:26 -0500

What law can anyone suggest that will be obeyed by someone who is willing to commit 17 murder one's?

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Feb 20 at 2018 5:23 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:23:30 -0500

Mental Health would be my top priority. Everything starts with being of sound mind. Being of sound mind would solve a lot of issues in my opinion.

I can't guarantee a reduction in crime across the board, but it seems to me every time I read the headlines, my first thoughts are "How could someone mentally come up with this and think to commit this crime"

There is most definitely a sickness in our society and I won't lay the blame exclusively at one source, but we need to get our heads straight. We need to end the stigma against mental health screenings. We need to encourage people to get help when they need it.

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2018 10:13 PM

CDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 22:13:42 -0500

I would have to say mental illness is the top priority as it affects the most Americans. As for the others, I would say gun control is second on the list followed by school safety. I think or at least I hope we have turned a corner on sexual harassment especially since women do feel much more empowered to take on predators and in the military we are doing a much better job. By no means perfect but we go after predatos pretty zealously these days. I could care less about the wall to be honest. It won’t really stop illegal immigrants or drugs as the vast vast majority of both come through the ports of entry. plus let be honest you can go over or under just about any wall you want.

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Feb 20 at 2018 10:46 PM

Maj Marty Hogan — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 22:46:11 -0500

Mental illness- then the Wall

Response by PO1 Mary Vermont made Mar 1 at 2018 10:56 AM

PO1 Mary Vermont — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:56:36 -0500

Mental illness

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made Mar 3 at 2018 12:14 AM

Maj Kim Patterson — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 00:14:10 -0500

Surprisingly, the winner is the Wall. Mental health second. Gun control and school,safety tied and sexual harassment dead last with zero % deeming it as the most pressing issue. I posted this as an opinion question. Thank you for your response.

Response by 1stSgt Eugene Harless made Mar 3 at 2018 3:56 AM

1stSgt Eugene Harless — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 03:56:18 -0500

I'm going with mental health. When they started doing away with mental hospitals the population of Hobos skyrocketed. Hobos generally fall into two categories, mentally ill, substance abuse or a combination of both.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2018 1:35 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 13:35:29 -0500

For me the number one would be to regain a respect for each other. We have reached the point where we no longer respect anyone.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 17 at 2018 1:51 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 01:51:27 -0400

Mental Health and Education. You take care of those two problems, and all other problems go away.