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Thanks for clearing up the issue on the 'database' Charles. I wasn't aware some states, even after Va Tech, weren't providing input into that.

Also, I don't think Wayne was calling for any 'ban' or any regulations on video games and movies. But from comments I've seen here and other boards, it's apparent plenty of people did. I believe he was just addressing how the games and movies are a contributor, as Grossman did in "The Bulletproof Mind".

And some were given pause by his call for Congress to 'take action'. When Congress 'takes action', we get monstrosities like the TSA.

Having said that, I think their path is good to build a ground up, volunteer force starting at the local level. Because not each locality will be the same, each will likely need a unique solution.

Personally, I believe the best solution for TX is to remove the prohibition for CHL by the employees at all schools. Doesn't mean any WILL carry, nor would they be required to do so. But someone planning a shooting spree wouldn't then believe they'd have free rein inside a TX school. Just like the Aurora loony planned his target, they'd byplass places where there could be armed resisance to their murderous plot.

Not comfortable with discussion of a national database for the 'mentally ill'. Nor the finger pointing toward movies and video games. I understand some of where he's coming from in discussion of the video games (which, apparently Lanza was playing almost full time up until he snapped). I think some of the effect of that is discussed in "The Bulletproof Mind" series. The effects of video games on the unstable is chilling. But someone has to be disconnected from reality before it has such an impact. But I don't think it the best idea to defend the 2nd amendment by pointing fingers at issues with the 1st. And the issue with a database for the mentally ill could have some abuses by government as well. Remember, there are a lot of people that think you're crazy just because you want to own a gun. So a 'national database' could be used to set up a gun ban via a 'Catch 22'.

He also called for 'Congress' to take action. Securing schools should be a local issue, rather than a top-down federal 'solution'.