How The Millennial Generation Went from Eating Tide Pods to Being the Poster Children for Gun Control

I try not to pay too much attention to the main stream media…I think it makes people dumber and less informed on most subjects. The event that took place in Parkland was no exception and didn’t take long before the agenda of gun control was regurgitated in the form of tragedy porn produced by media whores. This time they took it to a new level by pimping high school kids to push their agenda for them. I’m not trying to trivialize the seriousness of the problem or the pain it has caused in the lives of those affected…this is simply putting into perspective the crisis, reaction and solution of human engineering in pursuit of an agenda.

The new slogan being pushed by the mainstream media and special interest groups is “Listen to the Kids.” The Millennial Generation…best known for eating Tide Pods, dousing themselves in rubbing alcohol to set themselves ablaze, throwing boiling water on unsuspecting peers and of course the latest demonstration of teenage wisdom…snorting condoms. If I understand the rationale correctly…this self-absorbed, self-entitled, selfie-taking, over-indulged generation that couldn’t possibly be taken seriously by anyone but themselves…is now the voice of gun control and we’re all supposed to listen them?

If you listen to these misguided children, you would believe a “white male” is hiding around every corner with an AR-15 waiting to murder them. In reality, they belong to the bully generation that is well-known for their cruelty toward one another. Is it any surprise that the peers subjected to their cruelty eventually lash out in anger and hatred?

To make this charade even more bizarre…the sick little bastard that committed the murders at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has been bombarded with a massive amount of fan mail written by “regular everyday teenage girls from across the nation,” according to his Public Defender Howard Finkelstein. If we listen to these kids, we’d understand that Nikolas Cruz “could use a good friend right now.”

 
Better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie ~ Khaled Hosseini

There have been approximately 15,000 gun-related deaths per year over the past two years, with suicide typically accounting for 60% and approximately 33% being homicide related. That means approximately 4,950 people are murdered annually with firearms out of a population of approximately 328 million (0.0015%). Only 317 people were killed by rifles in 2016, compared to 1,604 that were killed by knives. The problem seems drastically less severe in that context.

According to the CDC, 2,333 teens in the United States ages 16–19 were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2015. That means that six teens ages 16–19 died every day from motor vehicle injuries. I lost count of how many times I’ve watched these young drivers swerving back and forth on the highway while texting. Yet…there is no outrage by the public…no teens demanding an increase in the legal age to drive…no teen demands to increase penalties for their peers violating the law. Despite this lack of concern for the safety of other people…the teens demand that everyone submit to their demands.

I attended the “March for Our Lives” event in Orlando that took place on March 24, 2018. Although I disagree with the propaganda, I do not lack compassion and went to the event with an open mind. In the worst-case scenario, I would at least have an opportunity to snap some good photos.

Without a doubt…there were many people that attended the out of compassion and genuine concern for public safety. It didn’t take long before the speakers turned the conversation from gun control to the subject of race. One young woman was incensed that the media was not referring to mass shooters as “white terrorists.” Perhaps this is because terrorism is usually perpetrated with some sort of ideology. Nikolas Cruz is a murderer…plain and simple. I don’t know what motivates a person to commit such a selfish and senseless act…there isn’t a way to rationalize that sort of demonic behavior.

The biggest problem that we face in America is the intentional division of our society perpetrated by special interests that oppose each other on various matters. This psychological operation is creating negative emotions that will rage like an uncontrollable river when the dam finally breaks. It will be a sad day when the pawns that are being used as props realize that nobody really cared about their feelings and understand that they were used to fulfill and agenda. Nobody benefits more than the special interest groups surrounding gun control…the NRA receives more donations and more guns are sold after these rallies…then the gun control interest solicit their side for donations…both sides displaying an irrational approach to the problem of violence.

On a personal level, I will always lean toward the side of freedom and I don’t believe in subcontracting my right to self-preservation to law enforcement. If we continue down this path of societal breakdown, I suspect the violence will increase and the right to self-preservation of law abiding citizens should not be impeded. The bottom line is that criminals don’t obey laws and it’s difficult to stop a person that is committed to hurting others…Chicago serves as a perfect example with that regard. In this case, there were institutional failures that allowed an unbalanced person the opportunity to commit an unspeakable act. It’s those failures that should be the primary focus.

Is the solution arming teachers…most likely not. However, law abiding citizens with a permit should not be limited as to where they can carry…a teacher is no exception. At least that person will have the opportunity to preserve their own life and hopefully the lives of others.

We need to use caution when discussing the relinquishment of our rights. The Patriot Act, NDAA and NSA spy programs should serve as a perfect example of giving up our right to privacy, which will never be returned. Addressing the problem of violence by restricting law abiding citizens will not have an impact on the thoughts and motivations of murderers. We are a country that celebrates violence by supporting the movie, music and video game industries that promote violence. We’ve been a nation desensitized by perpetual wars perpetrated by both parties. We are a reality TV society that thrives on self-centered behavior and conflict. Why are we surprised when someone violently derails?

What is the solution? It’s certainly not trusting corrupt politicians that turn anything they touch into complete shit and what has been proposed will not likely achieve the desired outcome. Perhaps it simply starts with compassion for each other that isn’t limited to the events of tragedy. To have the same compassion toward children in other countries killed by American weaponry as we do with the children in our own country. It’s critical that we find solidarity and stop dividing ourselves by being brainwashed into group think…to find the areas where we agree. We must value life…all life.