Suspect in Giffords Shooting Had a History of Troubling Behavior

There's nothing scary about his reading list. In fact, it's really quite impressive.

He killed 6 people, he admits he did it. There are hundreds of witnesses. Let's give him his right to a speedy trial. You'd put down a mad dog, wouldn't you?

This guy appears to me to be plain and simple EVIL. He knew exactly what he was doing and in his right mind when he did it. All those warning sounds and nobody did anything about him, BS. His parents may have been afraid of him but they would have did something if his acting out was that extreme.
I believe there are extremely EVIL people in this world and you all blame it on mental illness.
That guy is plain old EVIL.

well as a psychiatrist it is interesting to me that nobody as i understand it encouraged this former student to seek a psychiatric evaluation he was asked to obtain one if he wished to return to school correct me if i am wrong on this point there are those who would say "well he is an adult we do not contact families" well if one of my three children acted in such a bizarre manner i would hope someone would contact me it is obvious that he is delusional although some of his comments are not bizarre ie a currency should be connected to gold for example with all these people watching his video on the net should not anyone take responsibility for what is shown his video is not the first to be removed the problem with our society or i should say one of the problems is that NOONE wants to take responsibility for their actions

There is no such thing as "conscience dreaming." The term CONSCIOUS dreaming refers to lucid dreaming simply means knowing while dreaming that you ARE dreaming. Most of us experience this spontaneously at times, but few people make an effort to develop the ability to consciously influence a dream as it happens.

When I see the mug shot of Loughner, I see the face of insanity. It seems obvious that he is a paranoid schizophrenic, one of many who "fall through the cracks" in our mental health system and one of the few whose behavior turns violent. Specific triggers for the shooting? We may or may not ever learn precisely what they are, but I suspect one important aspect was his mistrust of "government" in general and his expressed interest in anarchy. This is where all of the anti-government rhetoric and demonstrations in recent months may have fed his illness and focused his paranoia. This is where some of the right-wing extremists bear a portion of the responsibility for the tragic event in Tucson. We need to respect and honor our elected public servants instead of angrily and loudly attacking and demonizing those with whom we disagree.

When an unthinkable tragedies occur, we are so quick to judge, blame the system and point fingers at everyone and in all directions. This is not the time to display your personal agendas, but rather to come together as citizens, all political parties, and the nation.

I hope we can learn from this heinous act and not to promote hate, violence, and that you can agree to disagree. Political views are just your political views. It should not be a reason to harm others. Also, it certainly must not be used as a pretentious tool to further our beliefs. Which in some cases---- in the wrong ill minded people----they will grossly deviate.

Let's not forget what happened. It's a somber reality for all of us.

I don't know what the mental health facility situation is in other states, but in Michigan, under former governor John Engler's administration, he systematically closed state mental hospitals until there was no place left for the mentally ill to be sent except private mental facilities which require that you have medical insurance. Since a huge segment of our population has no medical insurance that pretty much prevents us from having somewhere those people can go when in need of that kind of help. The govenor granted tax cuts left and right, leaving insufficient funds to maintain these hospitals, pave roads, provide for art museums, libraries, etc. Nobody wants to pay taxes but it is generally the way a civilized society provides for public works for the community. After a person turns 18 it's true that it's very difficult for family and friends to get them to get help unless they do so of their own volition. A sick person doesn't always know they need help and frequently won't accept help or take their meds. This leaves the rest of us vulnerable to their violence. No one could have been guaranteed to have prevented this so why do we blame the people, schools etc. who had to deal with him. Those who have ever worked serving the public are painfully aware of these facts. The same people who are anti choice are usually the same people who don't want to fund social services to help feed, clothe and house unwanted children, The people who want their taxes lowered are possibly the ones who complain someone should have gotten this young man help, yet probably are against the health care program being proposed. I'm rambling because all of this is so frustrating to watch. Wake up people it does take a whole village, nothing in life is free, including mental health care. When you go to vote on taxes, health care, etc. try to remember your outrage at this young man not getting any help.

go to any high school or community college today and you'll find dozens + just like this kid. the difference is he took it to the next level of crazy and they haven't yet. the point being is with freedom you have to tolerate harmless crazyiness. it's a risk but part of the system. you can't lock up and mental stable every kid who does odd things and rants and raves about govt and currency and grammar. no matter how crazy it is. until he did what he did yesterday there was nothing that could have been done to stop this...except private security for the event...funded by the official's budget....so no new spending needs to be done. house of reps already get a nice budget and they can choose to do with it somewhat and they can certainly spend it on private security. i don't blame rep. gifford though...i would have made the same mistake and so would you...no one thinks a nutcase will try to kill them. lesson to be learned here is private security for these kinds of events. most crazies are cowards this one included, and them knowing a show of force exists...will deter them from trying. won't stop them all, but will stop more than you'd think.

Is anyone looking at the parents here? They were, at least once, notified that this man had mental health issues. So even if they were totally oblivious to his changes, they were warned. Did they do anything to get him help before this tragedy? This to me seems like a typical case of a schizophrenic. Most symptoms start to show up around college age, and from what I have read, this seems like a classic case. Such a shame that those people had to die. They and their families are in my prayers.