6 dead, 2 wounded in Wash. state shooting spree

[ryanmercer]

ALGER, Wash. (AP) — A terrifying shooting spree that stretched from a small northwest Washington town onto the state's busiest highway left six people dead and at least two more wounded on Tuesday.

more at The Associated Press: 6 dead, 2 wounded in Wash. state shooting spree

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[Bazooka Joe71]

Holy crap, this is the first I have heard of this.

[ryanmercer]

Originally Posted by Bazooka Joe71

Holy crap, this is the first I have heard of this.

Yeah I only heard a blurb about it on the news this morning as I was about to walk out the door.

[Bigum1969]

It seems there is a large gap in this country between those who really need mental health assistance and access to those services.

This guy was a ticking time bomb. I feel bad for all those killed and wounded, but especially bad for the Sheriff who was trying to help the family.

[JcJ]

I will never understand this sort of crap, I just don't get it..

[ryanmercer]

Originally Posted by JcJ

I will never understand this sort of crap, I just don't get it..

No one does.

[sparky241]

Originally Posted by JcJ

I will never understand this sort of crap, I just don't get it..

i think the only one that comes close to getting it are the people who open fire on innocent victims

[Annie Oakley]

If we got it we would have serious problems. I hate hearing this stuff and am on the phone right now to make sure that hubby, the deputy, is ok. I know it is silly but it makes me feel better. Very sad all the way around.

[Bazooka Joe71]

Originally Posted by ryanmercer

No one does.

That's what I was thinking.

[Disposable Heart]

Believe me, there are just some people that really get angry or fed up with what is around them, but specifically its a power issue. These people usually are very intelligent or have the makings of being a good person, but situation or circumstance doesnt allow them this. They are trapped in low paying jobs or are infected with a mental illness. Someone had mentioned it earlier, the gap between getting mental help is WAY too great, but also, people tend to be afraid of those with ANY mental illness.

Would people believe that I am bipolar? Probably. Most likely. Definitely. Does it affect their view of me? Hell yes. Can it affect how others treat me? Constantly. People see me in my casual mode and think of me as a nutcase (probably with good reason). What they dont see is the tremendous responsibilities and tasks that face me at my professional career and things I have done to get there. They dont see serious Vern because I cant be like that 24/7. I have bad days and good days.

Now what separates me from these "total" nutcases is the level of help. I self medicate with a combination of good diet, calming exercises, a great girlfriend (this helps BIG TIME!!), zen in shooting, booze (in careful amounts) and good aquaintences (not too many friends as most of the folks I hang with wouldnt want me to share a beer with them, even if I am paying ). The shooters generally DONT seek therapy. The shooters almost ALWAYS recluse themselves from people, thinking that they dont understand them or are actually fearful of society (which leads me to number 3). The shooters have a MAJOR case of something (as opposed to my minor) and REQUIRE medication to function, but never do.

I pray for the families of those killed and only hope that one day people will finally drop their ego, go to the therapist, and situate their life in a productive and loving direction instead of lashing out at the surrounding society. Even when things look their worst in life, there is always someone out there willing to listen and help...