i suppose Americans can't really be bothered - otherwise they would do something about it. they can't really say its totally unexpected after all these different incidents.

is the root cause american society driving people nuts, or is it the prevalence of guns.

after all there are a lot of losers in American society. no real health service. no tradition of 'safety nets', and all the culture is about high achievers, big earners, etc.

i suppose the fear of falling down one of the fissures and never getting back on your feet - plus the guns - well its a heady mix!