DJ AFFECT

With the latest mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas, we are reminded that this vicious cycle is just repeating itself yet again. That cycles goes as follows: - Mass shooting leaves people dead. - Politicians either offer 'thoughts and prayers," they demand gun control, or they blame a particular group of people. - Days or weeks go by and the news cycle changes. - Nothing get done. - Cycle repeats. We aren't getting anywhere because politicians can't agree on a solution and they'd rather point fingers at one another than put an end to the cycle. There are a lot of problems from my point of view. They include: 1) Ease of getting a gun. 2) Mental healthcare in America. 3) Too many people feel that society has let them down. 4) Too many children are being raised by parents who are too busy with other things. 5) Too many children are not taught about the damage they do when they tease other children. There isn't just one simple fix. This is a multi-faceted issue and as Americans we should be trying to work together instead of alienate each other.