01-15-2013, 11:44 PM
I disagree with you about the general public's ability to help minimize mass killings, Jim.
If people understand warning signs and know what to do when someone hints or brags to them about wanting to take out other people, it could help. Investigations and studies show that almost all of these guys hint or brag to others in advance. We as citizens don't need government intervention or a psychiatrist to pick up the phone and alert LE; people aren't mindless drones. Plus, keeping our eyes and ears open and responding responsibility just as citizens doesn't involve infringement of any privacy issues or laws.
If people understand warning signs and know what to do when someone hints or brags to them about wanting to take out other people, it could help. Investigations and studies show that almost all of these guys hint or brag to others in advance. We as citizens don't need government intervention or a psychiatrist to pick up the phone and alert LE; people aren't mindless drones. Plus, keeping our eyes and ears open and responding responsibility just as citizens doesn't involve infringement of any privacy issues or laws.