What would you suggest to prevent any future shooting rampages at our military bases?

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What would you suggest to prevent any future shooting rampages at our military bases?

by jt Posted November 06, 2009 13:36:12

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091105/us_nm/us_texas_shooting/p...

HOUSTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Army major firing two handguns killed 11 people and wounded 31 others in a shooting rampage on Thursday at Fort Hood base in Texas, a prime point of deployment for U.S. operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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JQHiggins November 12, 2009 14:39:51

Don't give guns to psychiatrists. . . .
none November 10, 2009 18:17:50

The killer was on the radar and if a similar situation is found something should be done before another event like this happens. Why no one was watching this man is a crime.
But do Beans Know You? November 09, 2009 14:29:28

Investigate every issue. Do a SERIOUS psych eval on everyone who is being sent to war
Patsy Inclined November 08, 2009 05:19:59

I am not being glib when I say this...but all groups of people would benefit from having some cookies and milk followed by an afternoon nap every day...this is my formula for a more peaceful planet...because I can't understand how things like this shooting happen...I can have all the facts and a birds eye view and it still doesn't make sense...it just makes me sad.
Paganegyptian November 07, 2009 16:04:02

Treat members like people, not like a piece of equipment or robots. I also believe that that guys chain of command should be investigated. These things are NOT self inflicted. I know for fact.
TinCanSailor November 07, 2009 07:32:48

The US Military has records that could ferret out the potential misfits. We will need to keep the democrats out of the power struggle to control the military. Let the military do their job and stop meddling. The White House and Congress should only get involved in the decision to wage war and then let the military do it their way.
Merl November 07, 2009 05:21:46

All personelle on the base locked and loaded 24/7. He would have only shot one before the rest would have opened fire.
Zorro November 07, 2009 00:22:05

How about quit sending our troops all over the world on senseless wars of aggression? Quit putting them in situations where they witness and even take part in the death and torture of innocent human beings? How about quit deploying them multiple times to the hell zone? How's that for starters?
MrzTerrell November 07, 2009 00:17:45

well...nothing can be prevent, just be prepared...the problem is that were never prepared..9/11 showed us that. the US is so busy trying to be save the world..were forgetting about home.
OLD CRACKER November 06, 2009 23:36:38

IMPEACH OBAMA, PUT REID AND PELOSI ON A SLOW BOAT TO CUBA TO NEVER RETURN. LET THE MILITARY SECURE IT OWN FACILITIES AND TELL THE NIMRODS AT HOMELAND SECURITY, CONGRESS, AND THE WHITE HOUSE TO GO TO THE DEVIL. POLITICAL CORRECTNESS KILLED OUR PEOPLE AT FT HOOD.
Extremist Soldier of Christ November 06, 2009 23:21:07

I suggest that when somebody at their jobs hear someone whether they are islamic or abortion fanatics---CALL Homeland Security! Talking about calling----you with that black new pickup----yeah....you know who you are black man --yeah,,,,who I greeted this morning---go home to your family, son. Please! Don't stalk me anymore---I already have your number --just go home to your family. If I am still giving you chances doesn't that tell you and the ones that send you something? Stop and change for the Lord takes out anger from the heart and fills it with love. If you are not married--go find a nice girl and stop doing evil for the anguish ones. The journey I am on was joining A NEW Church and converting to a Messanic Jew and you have ruined it for me! Impossible for me to travel when I have STALKERS IN EVERY corner I go. This is THE only chance you will get from me Again!
LVslotdoc November 06, 2009 23:11:17

I would say hold military courts martials with no civilian intervention, but then military defense attorneys have probably gotten just as shady as their civilian counterparts.
jessica November 06, 2009 22:09:39

personal opinion? dont sign up to go into the services if you to much of a pussy to go when they call for you... That how I feel SORRY!!!!
wolf lover November 06, 2009 21:26:28

no,but it would be wonderful if we could
Fingon Celebrindal November 06, 2009 19:56:57

Fragging is a growing problem in our military too, I would attribute democratic societies taking the men and women who put their lives in line for the country for granted. Some servicemen/servicewomen face serious harassment under the guise of discipline.
Training too plays a major role in prevention of such incidents a soldier is supposed to be tough and not just act tough.
WTF, Liz. November 06, 2009 19:19:44

I wouldn't suggest anything.

When a person who has military experience, nothing will stop him or her from their actions.

I would know. I was born and raised on a military base.
crstrode November 06, 2009 18:57:25

How about giving the soldiers some guns - with bullets?

http://carlstrode.blogspot.com/
Helo Chick November 06, 2009 18:22:47

The death toll is up to 12, and the only thing to stop the suicides and killings is to stop deploying them so often. The Returning Warriors program is voluntary, maybe they should make it mandatory. Psych screenings should also me mandatory for those returning from combat zones. The Major that did the shootings, has never been deployed, but was scheduled to go. He was also a doctor. Some people just can't deal with what they see over there, and others just aren't cut out for the military. If you join the military, especially now, you should be ready to go to Afghanistan or Iraq, and a few other places that our troops are currently located. You can't join the Army and think you're going to stay stateside, it's stupid. The Army is always deploying.
Formulabruce November 06, 2009 18:09:18

DISCRIMINATION
CIVICS CLASSES FOR ALL
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STABILITY ASSESMENTS.
I can say for CERTIAN, this could NOT happen at a nuclear facility, where EVERYONE IS A "JAFFO" and EVERYONE is responsible for looking out for Everyone else by attitude assements, behavior assements, etc..
Philo-Publius November 06, 2009 18:05:22

Close'm all down. Forever.

No bases, no shootings on bases... seems pretty simple to me.