[lbo-talk] virginia stuff...

Carrol Cox cbcox at ilstu.edu
Wed Apr 18 08:30:33 PDT 2007


Chuck Grimes wrote:
>
> Just a quick note on the U of V shootings. The real issue isn't guns
> or security. The real issue is the complete breakdown of the social
> safety net in public mental health. There is little on referral
> system, no public awareness, and no support for those seeking help on
> their own.

No. The real issue is that rare events represent no issue. Things happen. It is intellectually disabling to attempt to analyze mere contingencies.

There is nothing to discuss except an isolated incident which has no meaning other than that is happened.

Carrol



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