re: #447 Gus

Also, if they do this with terrorists why not spree killers. The VT shooter killed 33 people which is high even for a terrorist attack. Also, if people say spree killers really needed psychological help why don’t people apply the same standard with potential terrorists. Did this guy in Wichita need mental health access? Did the Fort Hood shooter need psychological intervention. Why are there two standards in these cases?

*I say with tongue somewhat firmly in cheek.

I think it’s because the spree shooters act too quickly and already have the means to carry out their plan. If someone posts on the internet about shooting up their school they are arrested immediately because all they have to do is load their own gun and drive a mile or two. A long drawn out sting is unnecessary.