I don’t think privatizing education is a good idea for a variety of reasons, but I’ll allow that the data implies shootings happen far less frequently at places like that…still, proper counseling in school and better parenting at home would go a long way towards preventing these tragedies; obviously, kids who feel they’ve been pushed too far will find a way to take their revenge no matter what, but they’re usually fragile or desperate because they think nobody gives a shit about their troubles. I’m not saying they don’t deserve any blame when they commit horrendously violent acts, because they do; it’s the ones who are heading that way but can still be saved before they blow up that need more attention, school systems in every state should make more of an effort to assist kids in need of professional help. They won’t do it, though, and God knows the politicians who could help with funding or legislation are content to offer absolutely nothing more than “thoughts and prayers” as if those have EVER kept children safe in a place meant to usher along their growth as decent human beings…