Colorado Shooting

I didn't really want to label the event by who died, who didn't, where it happened or what happened but in order for you to know what I'm talking about, the title says it all.

Of course I feel grieved by what happened. Could we have done something to prevent it? Who knows? The guy was a "loner", according to many. Not much is known about him? I think not. It's sad that this guy was barely a blip in the social radar, but I just wish someone came out and said that they were his friend or that they knew something crucial about him. Due to laws and finding out the penalty and such, of course they have to figure out why he did it. But I don't think it matters. Whether he was mentally "ill", bored, vengeful, mad, happy or depressed, people still lost their lives, families lost loved ones. It's a lose-lose situation, because all the media is doing is saying how tragic it was.Some people from the area say it brings back memories of the Columbine incident. Okay, so if it happened once, and it happened again, why isn't anyone taking action? I understand it's not going to happen overnight but I don't see it buzzing around, exactly. That's what enrages me.


Facts from DoSomething.org
Gun violence is a serious issue that can affect many. Here are 7 shocking facts about gun use in the U.S:

1. 70 to 80 million Americans own guns.
2. 40-45% of households in the U.S. contain a gun. This means that a loaded gun is in 1 in every 10 households with children.
3. As of January 2011, 39 states have laws permitting individuals with gun licenses to carry concealed guns in the streets.
4. Most guns used in crimes are stolen from homes or gun dealers.
5. There are no federal laws that prevent minor access to guns.
6. An unlocked and “hidden away” gun is in 1 in 8 family homes.
7. Only nine states have trigger-lock laws, where gun sellers are required to sell integrated or internal trigger locks with handguns.

COPY AND PASTE THE FACTS, PLEASE.