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Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire
I haven't read the whole thread, but I know there's a gun debate going in here.
I just wanted to chip in and say there are several academic articles that suggest a nation's actions influence the way its citizens act. In other words, what the United States do overseas influences the general mentality, and therefore actions, of its citizens.
Now, I'm not saying this is the sole reason massacres like Columbine and this issue happen. However, it's just another possible explanation for why events like this happen. The United States throughout history have been one of the most violent nations in the world and that those violent actions overseas have permeated the general American culture.
If we look at the Canadian culture, for example, we don't see a fraction of the amount of violent crimes that the U.S. has. I know, there are numerous factors that go into a massacre like this one, but I thought I'd just throw that out there.
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What a great post Monster......
I think you're bang on. America is steeped in a culture of violence.