A couple of thoughts on mass shootings and terrorism.

I propose that we drop all terrorism laws. Instead we call and charge these people with murder, plain and simple. First off terrorism is a political label that implies the perpetrator has a political/religious message to convey. Calling them a terrorist gives them a forum to shout their message. Secondly, terrorism is not applied uniformly. By just calling what these people do murder we call the act what it is; no message just killing for killings sake. Any message they may have is no longer listened to.

Secondly, I think a majority are attempting a loud suicide that will give them some fame. Do not publish the names or particulars of the perpetrators. Leave them unknown. This will not stop all but I believe it will greatly reduce the number of occurrences.

Thirdly, do a lot more research into providing police with non-lethal ways to subdue suspects. The goal is to reduce death by cop and death of cops to zero.