So sad and depressing to see something like this...  AGAIN.

A couple of things pointed out by some of you.

1.  Firearms should be stored safely responsibly.  I think a major key also is education regarding the handling, use, etc. of firearms at a younger age.

2.  I think in today's day and age social media/technology has changed us.  People don't really socialize anymore.  Twitter followers, "likes", "up votes" etc. are more important than actual relationships.

I personally think that the root of the problem is a culmination of a lot of things.  As pointed out already, firearm safety and education (or lack thereof) is just one part of the problem.  Also as pointed out social media and technology are part of the problem.  This second part leads to poor mental health and development.  For many people "friends" is a number on a website rather than close personal relationships.  Go to a restaurant or a bar and just observe how many people are staring down at their phones rather than engaging in conversation.  I'm a "techie" myself and recognize how technology and social media is destroying people's lives.  I saw a report recently where high school teachers have a hard time keeping kids off of their phones during class.

Along with technology another major contributor is the entertainment industry.  Violent movies and video games are "normal".  Many children nowadays spend more time "gaming" or watching movies on Netflix, Hulu, etc. that are pretty violent and graphic.

One other thing that I have tried to discuss while staying in line with the CoC on this website is the lack of morals in today's society.  Religion is openly mocked and "looked down upon" by certain groups of people.  Common sense is out-the-window when it comes to acceptable behavior.  Suspending kids for pointing a finger in the shape of a gun?  Young kids not sure which bathroom to use?  Removing historical monuments and renaming schools because someone is "offended"?  This all ties in to "political correctness" and what is "popular" on social media.

This whole problem is going to get worse before it gets better.

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