The Shooting Problem: Solutions!
What would progressive Bernie Sanders and conservative Bill O'Reilly agree on?
If they would at least discuss these lawful points then I would ask you to vote for me -- Robert N. Franz -- for the U.S. House seat from the state of Delaware in 2016. Here is my link for a 'Write-in' vote: electionsncc.delaware.gov/use_vm/writ...
(Written right after the "Pulse" nightclub tragedy):
Out of necessity and certain decency I now call myself a 'gay & lesbian sympathizer'. The citizens of the United States need to care for and protect all the people. Throughout my years I have seen vulnerable of all types, and although being gay & lesbian does not necessarily beget vulnerability, it does when one is at the mercy of a homophobic gunman.
Forty-nine innocents killed -- fifty-three injured -- many of them needing life saving operations. A dead shooter -- a deeply troubled individual with no mercy and compunction. I wonder if anyone ever prayed for him. I wonder if he ever prayed for himself. I wonder if he saw "cattle in the marketplace" or ever teared up listening to "A Bridge Over Troubled Water".
In his primary and middle school years he most likely learned what he thought was 'citizenship' -- whatever that meant to him. His high school and later years brought academic specialization and I suppose a vocational interest in armaments.
Without getting into his head I can only say that his automatic weapons only magnified his temperamental, affective disorder. From rapid firing weapons to the individual's emotional state the answers must come from all sides of the issue.
After watching 'The Late Show' -- (On CBS, Monday, 6/13/2016) -- with Steven Colbert interviewing Bill O'Reilly -- plus adding some ideas of my own -- solutions need to be considered:
(*1*) We need to identify volatile, isolated, individuals and keep track of them much like neighbors keep track of the elderly and homeless on unbearably hot or frigid days. A neighborly visit can go far. The medical profession needs to be ready to be alerted for necessary treatment and medical response. Legal officials may need to be contacted as well. There needs to be more house calls from social workers.
(*2*) The U.S. Congress needs to make mandatory sentencing for crimes committed with guns. This should occur as federal law in conjunction with (or above) state law. Penalties and prison should come Federally 'and' from the State. Federal prison sentences have been known to stop the use of guns and armaments by criminals.
(*3*) The U.S. Congress needs to state specifically what types of guns need to be banned. A law such as this was passed in 1996 as a trial and was deemed successful. Unfortunately the law became obsolete and no longer covers the banning of certain guns and weapons. We need to pass a similar law now.
(*4*) The U.S. Congress needs to declare war on groups -- NOT necessarily countries -- which push and inordinately promote Islamic jihadism. There are five to six of these groups in the world now and once morphed there may be more. We have to delineate between Islamic religions, Islamic countries, and Islamic jihadist groups. If this were done then N.A.T.O. could get involved in relevant world affairs, and the F.B.I., A.T.F., and other organizations could at the least detain individuals who become radicalized within the U.S. borders. The actual bickering of words must stop and our leaders must stop obfuscating as to what is meant by the word 'jihad.' 'Jihad' must be seen as an issue !
(*5*) I've spoken with Superior Court Judge Charles Toliver in Delaware who stated that "if you don't want to get into trouble, then don't put yourself in trouble's way." This statement not only applies to perpetrators, but victims and cops as well. Take care of yourself and look for good friends. If you don't drink then it is difficult to obtain a 'Driving Under the Influence' summons. Consequences result from the circumstances which you allow yourself to get into, as well as, your basic attitude about where you are in life.
Basic 'posturing' by elected officials must stop and the willingness to be open-minded and honest needs to prevail. Elected officials need to also become public servants.
My God!! -- I have to cheer up and that fact is difficult! Something tells me that whoever draws the 'short-straw' becomes President of these United States. It used to be in the late 20th century all the wars we became involved in were initiated and sustained by our President. [Unlike WWI, WWII, and other wars which had been waged with legislative body approval.] Now Congress can begin a war with an unprepared Commander-in-Chief. Man, I do not want to go there! I do not want to be a President who is forced into war!!
I may seek to be a member of the U.S.House of Representatives, but I abhor the thought of ever becoming President of these United States!
In the end though we have to stop the violence. At the least, make sure that you vote!! Still, I seek the Delaware seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. It may be possible to help in this way. Thank you.
Sincerely written, and
Respectfully submitted,
Robert N. Franz
See the book: amzn.to/1R1Oayq
Or check: amazon.com/author/rf3rd
Consider also the page:
@The Stigma of the Mentally Ill: Bob Does Everything Backwards
If they would at least discuss these lawful points then I would ask you to vote for me -- Robert N. Franz -- for the U.S. House seat from the state of Delaware in 2016. Here is my link for a 'Write-in' vote: electionsncc.delaware.gov/use_vm/writ...
(Written right after the "Pulse" nightclub tragedy):
Out of necessity and certain decency I now call myself a 'gay & lesbian sympathizer'. The citizens of the United States need to care for and protect all the people. Throughout my years I have seen vulnerable of all types, and although being gay & lesbian does not necessarily beget vulnerability, it does when one is at the mercy of a homophobic gunman.
Forty-nine innocents killed -- fifty-three injured -- many of them needing life saving operations. A dead shooter -- a deeply troubled individual with no mercy and compunction. I wonder if anyone ever prayed for him. I wonder if he ever prayed for himself. I wonder if he saw "cattle in the marketplace" or ever teared up listening to "A Bridge Over Troubled Water".
In his primary and middle school years he most likely learned what he thought was 'citizenship' -- whatever that meant to him. His high school and later years brought academic specialization and I suppose a vocational interest in armaments.
Without getting into his head I can only say that his automatic weapons only magnified his temperamental, affective disorder. From rapid firing weapons to the individual's emotional state the answers must come from all sides of the issue.
After watching 'The Late Show' -- (On CBS, Monday, 6/13/2016) -- with Steven Colbert interviewing Bill O'Reilly -- plus adding some ideas of my own -- solutions need to be considered:
(*1*) We need to identify volatile, isolated, individuals and keep track of them much like neighbors keep track of the elderly and homeless on unbearably hot or frigid days. A neighborly visit can go far. The medical profession needs to be ready to be alerted for necessary treatment and medical response. Legal officials may need to be contacted as well. There needs to be more house calls from social workers.
(*2*) The U.S. Congress needs to make mandatory sentencing for crimes committed with guns. This should occur as federal law in conjunction with (or above) state law. Penalties and prison should come Federally 'and' from the State. Federal prison sentences have been known to stop the use of guns and armaments by criminals.
(*3*) The U.S. Congress needs to state specifically what types of guns need to be banned. A law such as this was passed in 1996 as a trial and was deemed successful. Unfortunately the law became obsolete and no longer covers the banning of certain guns and weapons. We need to pass a similar law now.
(*4*) The U.S. Congress needs to declare war on groups -- NOT necessarily countries -- which push and inordinately promote Islamic jihadism. There are five to six of these groups in the world now and once morphed there may be more. We have to delineate between Islamic religions, Islamic countries, and Islamic jihadist groups. If this were done then N.A.T.O. could get involved in relevant world affairs, and the F.B.I., A.T.F., and other organizations could at the least detain individuals who become radicalized within the U.S. borders. The actual bickering of words must stop and our leaders must stop obfuscating as to what is meant by the word 'jihad.' 'Jihad' must be seen as an issue !
(*5*) I've spoken with Superior Court Judge Charles Toliver in Delaware who stated that "if you don't want to get into trouble, then don't put yourself in trouble's way." This statement not only applies to perpetrators, but victims and cops as well. Take care of yourself and look for good friends. If you don't drink then it is difficult to obtain a 'Driving Under the Influence' summons. Consequences result from the circumstances which you allow yourself to get into, as well as, your basic attitude about where you are in life.
Basic 'posturing' by elected officials must stop and the willingness to be open-minded and honest needs to prevail. Elected officials need to also become public servants.
My God!! -- I have to cheer up and that fact is difficult! Something tells me that whoever draws the 'short-straw' becomes President of these United States. It used to be in the late 20th century all the wars we became involved in were initiated and sustained by our President. [Unlike WWI, WWII, and other wars which had been waged with legislative body approval.] Now Congress can begin a war with an unprepared Commander-in-Chief. Man, I do not want to go there! I do not want to be a President who is forced into war!!
I may seek to be a member of the U.S.House of Representatives, but I abhor the thought of ever becoming President of these United States!
In the end though we have to stop the violence. At the least, make sure that you vote!! Still, I seek the Delaware seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. It may be possible to help in this way. Thank you.
Sincerely written, and
Respectfully submitted,
Robert N. Franz
See the book: amzn.to/1R1Oayq
Or check: amazon.com/author/rf3rd
Consider also the page:
@The Stigma of the Mentally Ill: Bob Does Everything Backwards
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