Video games, abortion, and separation of church & state to blame for school shootings?

[Father Heathen]

According to the Texas Lt. Governor, anyway: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blames abortions, video games for school shootings - not guns - CNN

As expected, republicans are just using random stuff they don't like as a scapegoat, even if it makes no logical sense. He should've also blamed gay marriage, rap/rock music, and taxes while he was on a roll.

And of course, their proposed solution is to turn schools into prisons.

 

[Wirey]

Isn’t a school shooting just a 65th trimester abortion?

 

[Jesster]

I don't like washing dishes. I think that's to blame for school shootings.

 

[Subduction Zone]

According to the Texas Lt. Governor, anyway: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blames abortions, video games for school shootings - not guns - CNN

As expected, republicans are just using random stuff they don't like as a scapegoat, even if it makes no logical sense. He should've also blamed gay marriage, rap/rock music, and taxes while he was on a roll.

And of course, their proposed solution is to turn schools into prisons.

I don't understand. Is he claiming that there are not enough abortions? After all the shooting would not have occurred if the shooter was aborted. That seems a bit harsh even for a Republican.

 

[Father Heathen]

I don't understand. Is he claiming that there are not enough abortions? After all the shooting would not have occurred if the shooter was aborted. That seems a bit harsh even for a Republican.

He's suggesting that the occurrence of abortions contributes to the gun problem, but of course he didn't explain that leap in logic.

 

[Father Heathen]

I don't like washing dishes. I think that's to blame for school shootings.

Not washing dishes = defying woman's role = break down of the traditional family = immoral children = school shooting.

For shame!

 

[Wirey]

He's suggesting that the occurrence of abortions contributes to the gun problem, but of course he didn't explain that leap in logic.

Simple. Every woman who didn’t want a kid and aborted it kept an unwanted child out of school. Since there were fewer losers, the remaining idiots felt more isolated and bought an AR-15 to compensate. Guns don’t kill people, women having sex without worrying about having their lives destroyed kills people.

 

[Subduction Zone]

He's suggesting that the occurrence of abortions contributes to the gun problem, but of course he didn't explain that leap in logic.

I think my "logic" is clearer. I don't suggest it as a solution.

It is always easier to attack a scapegoat or three rather than to deal with the actual problem.

 

[Father Heathen]

I think my "logic" is clearer. I don't suggest it as a solution.

It is always easier to attack a scapegoat or three rather than to deal with the actual problem.

The silly "video games magically turn kids violent" shtick had already been put to bed back in the 90's. It just shows how out of touch they are to actually pull that out and try to run with it.

 

[Father Heathen]

Isn’t a school shooting just a 65th trimester abortion?

Nah, the sanctity of life begins at conception but ends at birth.

 

[Shad]

He's suggesting that the occurrence of abortions contributes to the gun problem, but of course he didn't explain that leap in logic.

This is a brand of Christian social conservatism peaking through in my opinion considering the whole article. So consider the axioms around abortion and society within that worldview.

 

[Jumi]

He's part of a problem he doesn't understand, but believes (with no proof) that he's got the solutions.

 

[Mister Emu]

He highlights the symptoms instead of the disease.

 

[Twilight Hue]

He highlights the symptoms instead of the disease.

I have to agree. Video games are more like a release or outlet for pent-up frustrations then a cause. An electronic "punching bag" if you ask me.

I have no idea how abortion even comes into play here.

Politicians from any party seems so detached from the issues it's hard to fathom any kind of solution.

 

[tytlyf]

Notice the usual republican line after the shootings? Blame video games, blame buildings, blame everything else. Last I checked, video games are played across the world, they don't have this problem.

Tons of elected republicans put the bible above the constitution. More proof the abortion debate is religious driven. We need a better educated populace, this is disgusting.

These elected officials are trying to legislate with christianity in mind. That's unconstitutional.

 

[Revoltingest]

I don't like washing dishes. I think that's to blame for school shootings.

It's not just you.
There's a culture of not disliking dishwashing.
I'll share some blame.

 

[Stanyon]

Here's republican Dianne Feinstein preaching against violent video games on the right wing propaganda pulpit MSNBC in 2013:

The Washington Wives, another republican disaster:
Parents Music Resource Center - Wikipedia

Calls for free speech is for dumb redditors and whiney 16 year olds, where do those dem clowns get the big idea?

Garbage in, garbage out

 

[leibowde84]

According to the Texas Lt. Governor, anyway: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blames abortions, video games for school shootings - not guns - CNN

As expected, republicans are just using random stuff they don't like as a scapegoat, even if it makes no logical sense. He should've also blamed gay marriage, rap/rock music, and taxes while he was on a roll.

And of course, their proposed solution is to turn schools into prisons.

It's pretty laughable what they said. I heard a conservative radio host in DC say that it was the lack of faith in our society. I almost punched the radio in my car I was so disgusted. What a stupid idea that only acts to distract from the real issues ... the normalcy of guns in certain areas of the country and mental health.

 

[Father Heathen]

It's pretty laughable what they said. I heard a conservative radio host in DC say that it was the lack of faith in our society. I almost punched the radio in my car I was so disgusted. What a stupid idea that only acts to distract from the real issues ... the normalcy of guns in certain areas of the country and mental health.

If it's an issue of faith, then perhaps they should try to explain why other countries in the developed world that are far less religious also have far less violent crime?

 

[Father Heathen]

Here's republican Dianne Feinstein preaching against violent video games on the right wing propaganda pulpit MSNBC in 2013:

The Washington Wives, another republican disaster:
Parents Music Resource Center - Wikipedia

Calls for free speech is for dumb redditors and whiney 16 year olds, where do those dem clowns get the big idea?

Garbage in, garbage out

Oh, both sides serve **** sandwiches? Well then that settles it. Bon appétit, everyone.