What I learned at the Red Lake school shooting

[sarisataka]

We may need to arm schools, at least for now. We need to control the deadliest weapons. And we need to hunt down the next mass killer before he starts shooting.
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It is with trepidation that I write this. I seem lately to have a foot in two diametrically opposed worlds, each populated by people vociferous in their positions and dismissive of those with whom they disagree.

I'm disheartened by the invective hurled about in the wake of the Connecticut atrocity committed by a disturbed young man. I fear that in the justifiably horrified revulsion to the Sandy Hook massacre all pretense of civility will be abandoned, the polarization of this country will continue, and we will lose what I consider an essential right enjoyed by all Americans.

http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/185098771.html

It is a long read written by the FBI agent who has initial command after the 2005 shooting. I put forth that it is worth the time to read his opinions on stopping mass shootings. Everyone will likely disagree with one or more of his proposals, yet it is an open assessment of the problem and what may reduce these shootings.

[geckosfeet]

1. Not that long of a read. But a good one.

Both sides of the issue will find things to agree with and to disagree with.

However, given the authors stated position and experience I will take what he says with due respect.

[sarisataka]

2. He is challenging

the preconceived notions of those for, against and neutral. IMO that is a necessary step, otherwise we will do nothing. Recent history shows what the result of that will be.

I find his ideas of targeting the shooters in their preparation phase most interesting, using proven techniques.

[RedCappedBandit]

3. Interesting read. Worth a bump.

Refreshing after all of the staunchly dichotomous opinions people have been throwing about lately (around the internet in general).