Newtown, CT: The Blame Game
It's Not All About Gun Control
Personal Opinion Heartbreaking does not even begin to describe the pain associated with the tragedy and unimaginable horror that struck the New England town of Newtown, CT weeks ago. Contrary to much of what has been written, however, it is not the result of guns, poor parenting, vicious lyrics, violent video games, or sadistic movies fueled by an entertainment industry. It is the result of any or all of the aforementioned. For every psychiatrist or behavioral psychologist who may dispute this claim, there is a psychiatrist or behavioral psychologist who will undoubtedly support it. The finger pointing in the hours and days following this horrific event is inexcusable. Everyone is quick to blame but slow to take responsibility. The bottom …
Michael Harris
9:39 am on Thursday, January 3, 2013
I live in San Diego California and I agree 100% with the author's comments with one small additional item for consideration. The authorities investigating this horrific crime have already pieced together the motive or causal factors based on evidence retrieved from the home of the shooter. This was implied in the days after the shooting but what bothers me is that this information has not been … more ›