>>98675773our entire cultural identity is predicated on the idea of righteous violence
the propaganda machine glamorizes criminals and antisocial behavior
and curates an antiquated and negative culture around schools as well, the same narratives for decades
more media coverage than a regular suicide
stigma toward mentally ill people and the treatment of mental illness
it's easier to shoot a guy than beat him up or, god forbid, confront him nonviolently
&c.
unfortunately none of this gets addressed or is likely to be addressed adequately so these things just kind of form a feedback loop as time goes on