So there’s been another mass shooting in Texas. And we’re gonna talk about guns and rail at politicians. And nothing is gonna change.
Well I’m tired of not addressing this issue and tired of talking. Let’s look at why someone does this instead of how. The copycat effect is a thing. Of course it is. We humans LEARN by copying others.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copycat_crime
So here’s what I propose. The media stops reporting the name of shooters or showing the shooter’s face. Stop reporting on them altogether. Teen suicides are not covered for this reason. Why should mass shootings be any different?
This change.org petition to the major media outlets proposes just that.
https://chn.ge/2Iv7z0S
Sign it. Share it. Mock me I don’t care. I’m done talking and sending ‘hopes and prayers’. #ThisStopsNow