Florida Shooting-We Should be Getting Tired of This!

What is it with people who pick up guns to solve problems. In this case, it wasn't a single disgruntled person but a van carrying multiple people. Almost looks like it could be gang related or initiation related. A thorough investigation will likely uncover more information. They will look at things like ballistics, training, who was hit, who in the crowd had problems, videos/photos, car registration, type of equipment ext.....to build a total "file". 

We have this weird concept of manhood in this country. We think then men pick up guns to handle issues; instead of actually addressing root issues. It would be great if guns were used only for self defense and hunting. They are increasingly being used to "get back" and that is dangerous. So many possibilities and not enough solutions. 

I'm not sure what the solution is. The research Mental Illness, Mass Shootings, and the Politics of American Firearms makes sense for lone wolfs but not for a group effort. It would likely apply more to the California incident. 

Some people are stepping up to the plate and taking a swing. Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World and host of The Profit on CNBC is offering $100K reward for information (See TV personality Marcus Lemonis offers reward of $100K following latest Miami-Dade mass shooting). This is what good corporate citizens do...they take action...to send a signal that the business community should get involved and do what our political structure is having a hard time navigating effective solutions. 

In Michigan we have an opportunity to step up to hate (Not saying this is or isn't hate related. We have to see what the investigation finds) and violence through better tagging and intervention legislation. See Coding and Thwarting Michigan Strategy.