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Vigilance for Violence

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simplistic and trouble free portions. The misuse of a certain age group, eth- E

answer. metaphorical incantations nicity or socio-economic R
to conjure or otherwise status. A much broader S
Rational analysis may not provoke reactivity should view contrasted with pro- I

be possible in the imme- be carefully assessed by portionality is relevant by T
diate aftermath of a hor- calmer perspective on hu- inclusion with the facts Y

rendous incident. Yet, in man behavior. that validate a linkage be-
the world of infotainment, tween cause and effect. 2
with 24/7 “news” cycles, Yet, in the realism of con- 0

reporting personalities temporary experience, In the world of classical 2
need quick, easy and su- there is no “epidemic”, criminology, human na- 0

perficial soundbites that “contagion”, or “crisis”, ture remains on ceaseless
pacify viewers. As people because infotainment trek to ensure the vigi-
confront the harsh reality keeps repeating phrases lance for violence in every

of a tragic perpetration of like, the “worst shoot- aspect. As a purposeful
criminal behavior, exag- ing” in U.S. history. To act, intentional and pre-

gerations of cause and ef- the contrary, one incident meditated, human propen-
fect suffice. The facts may or several incidents in sity for violent behavior
be cast aside for the satia- close proximity to occur- remains an ongoing study.

tion of immediate gratifi- rence, does not constitute The deliberate infliction
cation due to a mispercep- an uprising, rampant acts of pain and suffering upon

tion that the horror has of violence, rampage or others is a complex behav-
reached “epidemic” pro- endemic characteristic of ioral psychic infrastruc-

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