Social media a root cause...

From a Facebook friend:
"I’m not going to go on a pro/con gun rant but since the shooting in Parkland, I have seen numerous media posts that other schools are receiving an influx of direct threats as well ask people turning other in that have made threats.

I’m going to go out on a limb here and state that aside from moving away from religion, medication, mental health, division of republicans/dems, gun control, etc the one thing that I notice in all of these arguments as to root cause is social media. There are more avenues for people to learn about others shooting up schools, how to videos, biased reporting, etc.

The rise of the internet is at the core of all of these excuses. Information on anything is readily available to everyone. Before, you didn’t know what you didn’t know until you heard about it from someone you know. If mom and dad wanted to shield kids from something, it was much easier, not today.

It’s not going to get any easier. The internet is not going to go away. We need to learn to adapt and find a way to be more peaceful and making rules restricting “this-that-and everything else” isn’t going to stop it. There has to be a “want to” and it starts with you and I. So, are we going to keep bickering or be a part of the change for good? Think about it."

Sooooooo,

Here's a thought, or two. The Internet HAS become a war zone and the battles are being won with propaganda, misinformation, and divide & conquer. The Russians are winning in America without firing a shot as we are battling each other in our families, schools, and places of worship. Americans have armed themselves with half truths and falsehoods and the young people in Florida are emerging as the warriors we need, armed with truth.

I've seen many references to children growing up today with no respect for authority and always challenging authority. So, if we are not to challenge authority in America, why do citizens need guns? The second amendment has been twisted to encompass 'protecting my family' and in secret societies it manifests itself in militias ready to take over the government. So, if your argument is that we are not to challenge authority, such as police and FBI, then why do we need the weapons of war in our homes? Why do we fear the government? Police? Having those weapons In our homes has resulted in too many 'good' guys being killed in the line of duty (such as the two officers in Westerville, Ohio).

I applaud the young people challenging authority and feel confident they will arm themselves with truth and integrity.