Mass shooting at south Minneapolis church

[Unknownparadox]

Believe what you want. 

I think that is what you are doing.

[Encia22]

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[UltraBudgie]

What that drug was back in the late 80s, everyone was prescribing, and it had wild side effects some described as psychotic 

One of the videos had the shooter using what is apparently a 'vape rig', presumably ingesting concentrated marijuana extract. Also, they worked for some time at a cannabis dispensary. I'm unfamiliar with the legality of such in their state. Their notes indicate they were concerned that heavy 'vape' usage had a damaging effect on their physical health. Marijuana can cause a dissociative effect, and in some cases psychosis. It may exacerbate effects from other drugs, for example it's often-dangerous synergy with alcohol has been noted.

Wait, I mean it's "mostly harmless!"

However--and this is speculation and opinion--I would suspect physician-prescribed psych drugs first and foremost. Those things are evil. Sometimes, apparently, a necessary evil, but that seems to depend on society as much as the individual. Unfortunately, medical details that might better understand the pattern of psych drugs in violent mass crime are not readily available.

Edit: oops sorry if it's the drugs and not the strap-ons that were off topic.

[DontTreadOnMe]

However--and this is speculation and opinion--I would suspect physician-prescribed psych drugs first and foremost. Those things are evil. Sometimes, apparently, a necessary evil, but that seems to depend on society as much as the individual. Unfortunately, medical details that might better understand the pattern of psych drugs in violent mass crime are not readily available.

I looked up THC and violence.
AI suggests that those with mental health issues could be worse with excess THC usage.
Then there is Kratom being used all over lately....hard to believe it is OTC.

[ANNEE]

Believe what you want. Queer is the spectrum everyone is on IMO.

I do think sexuality is a sliding scale.  

From strong sexual urge to A-sexual -- to simply being attracted to who you are attracted to with out gender concern.

As said:  "All babies are born atheist" -- until they are taught a belief.

Back to the shooter.  Are we really going to ignore the 19 years of him trying to grasp reality before he thought he might be transgender?  

There has to be some kind of history for someone this mentally messed up.

[BeyondKnowledge]

Can we please leave the mention of the adult "toys" out it. I find it unnecessary at best.

Thank you.

The current society is very messed up without going to the action details.

I only see their decisions of gender change and embarrassment of wanting to change back as a societal problem. It might have been his mother's guidance that made him do it. It might have just been the popular thing to try at the time. 

Acceptance of differences is fine but encouraging it at a young age should be unacceptable until the individual fully understands the consequences.

[putnam6]

The perp was 22 years old?

Robert was struggling with "reality" as a 3-year-old toddler? 

We don't have to exaggerate the time period to make a point...

[argentus]

My church has a few old guys calling themselves security, but I'd estimate at least half the congregation is packing. You couldn't find a more kinder and  loving church, but a shooter wouldn't stand a chance. Not in the heart of Appalachia.

That reminds me of my childhood, where open carry was common, and many people rode to church in a carriage, or on horseback.   Up until ten years ago, the town I grew up in had six hitching posts around town.   I personally think it was a grave mistake to remove them, especially where the tourism factor is concerned.  Selah.

[DontTreadOnMe]

My church has a few old guys calling themselves security, but I'd estimate at least half the congregation is packing. You couldn't find a more kinder and  loving church, but a shooter wouldn't stand a chance. Not in the heart of Appalachia.

Sounds like your congregation is a loving community.

Since this shooter was on the other side of stained glass windows, I hope your congregation has someone on the outside keeping watch.

[cherokeetroy]

WHOOPS! Shooters dad worked for the CIA for 30 years....

[Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8WzwJb4vYs]

When the tragedy has all the earmarks of a minor false flag operation

Authorities use the fear reaction (problem reaction solution) to convince citizens to willingly forfeit their rights to privacy and self defense

The solution is the need for pre-emptive intervention

AI will learn algorithms to identify behavior patterns

Leading to Predictive Policing within a surveillance nation-state

Many will say, "I voted for this"