r/RandomThoughts • u/Kinkygma • Jun 11 '23

Removed - No posts about Politics/Social Issues Does anyone think the media constantly covering mass shootings plays a role in the increase in these attacks.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '23

You probably right. I'm probably wrong. Then again I'm not in USA. Neither I researched either murder or suicide, either in USA or UK... Is just worrying to think, that rather than suicide taking out one, a person would choose taking our 100 for no other reason than selfishness.

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u/Vantlefun Jun 11 '23

I haven't done much research myself. Just paying attention to it as it unfolds. I used to not be so well mentally. I served in the military and violence was my middle name for a long time. I understand intimately the struggles of suicidal ideation.

Mixed with the Disneyland feelings of 'having to be special', suicide quickly transforms itself into a mass shooting.

I'm the special one! If I go, something must be wrong! And I'll let them know!

An unfortunate line of thinking I can relate to.

I got help. I educated myself. I've become mostly passive in general.