2aguy
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Depending on the media resource, the more mainstream outlets are leaving out any details about his sexual orientation or gender identity. I would use caution before claiming anything about his "identity". One article pointed at continual bullying of himself and his sister. One article I read said that he was a gender fluid and was an LGBTQ Advocate on Social Media mediums. So YMMV depending on where the source is coming from. What we do know is that this kid was mentally damaged, in some way. Whether through bullying, family life, etc.,
Based on articles I am reading, his home life didn't appear to be very solid. He had two sisters with two different last names than his. This is only an assumption, but my guess is Dylan didn't have a strong father figure or parents that gave him the proper parental attention he needed and ignored his needs as he was growing up. It's a terribly sad situation, I feel for Dylan that he felt that his actions, for some reason, was the only recourse he had. I feel terrible for the life lost and the kids hurt by Dylan's actions.
I'm concerned that parents, school officials, if bullying was reported and little to nothing was done. Shame on them. There is culpability there. If the firearms that Dylan had access to were easily available, culpability sits with the parents. If Dylan had been going through therapy or counseling, and parents left firearms available, even more culpability.
Still a lot to learn. Will we learn everything? We will wait and see.
Fatherless homes are the big tell in these things......in particular with regular street violence......
over 350 million Americans and in 2023 we had 12 mass public shootings.....only 12 people out of over 350 million...
We need better mental health treatment......not gun control.