"Dave" wrote in message ...

On Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:56:53 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
It is happening that way but it is not as popular. Take away the guns
and it will become popular.

No it won't. Shooting people in person will never be the same as
someone bombing people. The shooter isn't in immediate danger from the
people around him, not until the authorities arrive.

The bomber is in danger if he sets off a bomb while he's there. ~
They're two distinctly different mind sets at work.

I'm not sure there is a difference in most cases... the anecdotal evidence
suggests most of the mass shooters intend suicide either by self or by cop,
i.e., getting away uninjured or alive isn't a criteria in their decisions.
Theirs is a thought pattern of which most people cannot conceive as
self-preservation is a core part of any animals' make-up... these people are
not thus normal.

As access to guns becomes more difficult (real or perceived) in the U.S. it
is likely that the methods used in other countries will become more common
here in the U.S., e.g,. bombing, fires, chemical/poison attacks, and even
knives and machetes. It all falls back to the notion of weapons substitution
which historically is and will continue to be the norm in the face of
weapons shortages. Put another way, goal oriented attackers will find a way
to carry out their goals... Disregard for laws is also the norm!

John