Mass shootings

[Belsnickel]

Armed security/teachers, gun control, border wall/security, etc., etc.

There is something these policy solutions all have in common; they aren't solutions. These are all superficial talking points that actually don't work to resolve any issues that cause school shootings, gun violence, or illegal immigration. They are things that can be done in a relatively short amount of time that don't cost as much as what the real solutions would and so they free up the time of lawmakers to focus on raising money for reelection and spending government funds on pet projects to pay those donors back. I'm not saying there isn't a need for superficial, quick fixes. Too often, though, that is where the conversation begins and ends in the public discourse. Comprehensive, holistic solutions are needed to address these problems and our policymakers aren't willing to put in the time, money, and effort required to make them happen. The more they keep the public bickering over this bullshit they are free to just continue not doing their jobs to actually craft decent policy.