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Gun attack at Batman film premiere in Denver [W:120]

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I have found two James Holmes' in Aurora: a Tea Partier and a black man on Facebook. Take your pick who you'd like to blame without evidence, depending upon your political affiliations.
 

Well, here's the Tea Party profile for James Holmes out of Aurora:

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The guy has an event scheduled for July 26th, for what it's worth. I don't think it particularly matters - I think it's ignoble to try to level blame on a shooter's actions, whether it's Breivik and white nationalism or an Islamic jihadi. Individual responsibility must be meted out individually.

Same goes if this guy proves to be OWS. Whatever his motivation, you can bet it will take center stage in a ridiculous media circus. What's going to be most disgusting is if this guy turns out to be nothing more than a deranged fan: you will hear calls from the religious-collectivistic Right and the nanny-statist Left alike to regulate media, along with a great deal of moral billowing about the evils of superheros.
 
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Grrr I keep reading John Holmes and not James Holmes..
 
As a comic book fan, I really feel terrible about this. This was supposed to be a great day for us all, the end of a fantastic franchise. That people are trying to solidify and find some kind of reason to what is COMPLETELY senseless is ridiculous. There is no political connection that you could possibly link to killing people at a movie theater who are there to have a good time. A bomb at an embassy? A bomb at a government building? Sure, one can attack those for political reasons. But killing people at a theater, a restaurant or a place with zero connection of any kind to politics? That's just murdering civilians for the hell of it and to instill fear. I'm not an advocate of the death penalty, but I won't really get too worked up about whomever did this getting the chair.
 
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I can't believe people are trying to insert politics into this tragedy. No matter what his political affiliations, his religion, or his race he is a deranged nut nothing more.

I agree with you, though I'd hope you'd feel the same way if his name had happened to be Abdul.
 
On no...he had to phrase it from the standpoint of me me me. ....credit grabbing blowhard that he is. It's a local matter, not a federal one. There's no "WE" about it.

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Apparently the guy was a medical student. Seriously why would you throw away a great career and do something like this.
 
Apparently the guy was a medical student. Seriously why would you throw away a great career and do something like this.

I'm even more worried if this fellow turns out to be a random sociopath than I would be if he were working some quasi-political angle. If that's the case, you can rest assured there will be a media-led uproar against "violent media", just as there was in the aftermath of Columbine. It's pretty sad that people can't accept the fact that these things happen, like wind through the leaves.
 
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The FDA specifically advised:

Anyone who starts being treated with antidepressant medicines, particularly those being treated for depression, should be watched closely for worsening of depression and for increased suicidal thinking or behavior.
Close observation of adults may be especially important when antidepressant medications are started for the first time or when doses for their antidepressant medications have been changed.
Adults whose symptoms worsen while being treated with antidepressants, including an increase in suicidal thinking or behavior, should be evaluated by their health care professional.

In 2004, a warning was issued regarding antidepressant medication use in children and adolescents. This warning was later expanded to include young adults (ages 18 to 24). There was concern that antidepressants might increase the risk of suicide in these age groups (this risk was not found in those older than 24).

Have you ever seen the warnings when these anti-depressants are advertised on television? I want to know if these mass shooters are on these anti-depressants.

There has to be a reason why these things happen. I do not trust these meds.
 
Have you ever seen the warnings when these anti-depressants are advertised on television? I want to know if these mass shooters are on these anti-depressants.

There has to be a reason why these things happen. I do not trust these meds.

Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold didn't commit the Columbine murders until after they went off their anti-depressants.
 
I have found two James Holmes' in Aurora: a Tea Partier and a black man on Facebook. Take your pick who you'd like to blame without evidence, depending upon your political affiliations.

He may not have lived in Aurora. The news reports say "Denver-area apartment". A quick facebook search in Denver brought up 5 guys, all white (except one, who I can't ascertain because his profile photo is a whale).
 
Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold didn't commit the Columbine murders until after they went off their anti-depressants.

Interesting that both were on them . . .

Depression and anxiety are common symptoms when withdrawing from antidepressants. When depression is a withdrawal symptom, it’s often worse than the original depression that led to drug treatment in the first place. Unfortunately, many people mistake this withdrawal symptom for a return of their depressive illness and resume medication, creating a vicious circle.
 
The morons on CNN: "He was wearing a gas mask! Durr, of course he was dressed like Bane!"

No s**t. What mass murderer in their right mind - so to speak - would use gas-based weaponry without a gas mask?
 
I would like to state that this is a horrific tragedy where many innocent people lost their lives and many more were injured. My thoughts and condolences go out to the victims and their family, friends and loved ones.

I also wish to state that anyone who uses this type of tragedy for political or religious attack has my deepest disrespect. The act of this person was not driven by political or religious ideology of any kind. There is no belief from any political belief or party, nor of any mainstream religion that advocates this action or believes in its legitimacy. To use this to attack a belief or ideology that is opposite is despicable.

I would also like to state that someone who for whatever reason is willing to kill so many, gun laws will not deter them from doing so. If a person is willing to kill indiscriminately, obtaining the firearms legally would not be a factor preventing them from their horrific actions. To think this, one would use the logic that this person who committed such violent acts would sit around and think, if only I could legally obtain guns I would go dozens but since I can't, I will just have to go on being a law abiding citizen.

Sadly, just another horrific act that will alter our security in malls and cinema complexes, and ultimately make the world less enjoyable to be in. I am still planning on taking my sons to see this movie this weekend. I plan on an enjoyable day. I can only hope my sons will understand the nature of the tragedy and not feel threatened by something that has brought them so much enjoyment in the past.
 
The morons on CNN: "He was wearing a gas mask! Durr, of course he was dressed like Bane!"

No s**t. What mass murderer in their right mind - so to speak - would use gas-based weaponry without a gas mask?

given the timing, I'll be pretty amazed if it isn't tied into those comments.
 
Schizophrenic.. would be my guess.
I seriously doubt that.

From the National Institute of Mental Health:

People with schizophrenia are not usually violent. In fact, most violent crimes are not committed by people with schizophrenia. However, some symptoms are associated with violence, such as delusions of persecution. Substance abuse may also increase the chance a person will become violent. If a person with schizophrenia becomes violent, the violence is usually directed at family members and tends to take place at home.
 
I also wish to state that anyone who uses this type of tragedy for political or religious attack has my deepest disrespect. The act of this person was not driven by political or religious ideology of any kind. There is no belief from any political belief or party, nor of any mainstream religion that advocates this action or believes in its legitimacy. To use this to attack a belief or ideology that is opposite is despicable.

some crazy person being inspired by something isn't the same as saying the thing in question actually promotes such acts.
 
I'm disturbed by anyone who's trying to turn this into a political issue.
 
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