Buffalo Shooting Shows Why Challenging Hate is Not a Waste of Time

Signs of extremism are often present and easy to detect if one knows the behavior characteristics (Its not race or religion specific). I have advocated for early intervention through mental health avenues to code and understand bigger issues that have led to situations such as the Buffalo shooting and the sacking of our Capitol. As with many important issues we face it isn't of concern unless it impacts our political elite in some way and typically by then their bat swing is beyond the ball. 

My family and I have been subjected to targeting by a group of ex mediocre sports players from 30 years ago who were supported by what appears to be local  corruption among a few close associate officers of the group (Most are good people but are socialized to blindly support their friends leaving them in the passive support category. That's a soft problem to solve. I have some ideas on it.).  

Multiple incidents of racial slurs and provocative aggressive behaviors that could have led to violence under the wrong mix of personalities, alcohol/drugs (EQ helped here).  The situation highlighted prior uninvestigated concerns that were not taken seriously and in turn not opening an avenue to discovering important clues that may lead to unveiling of deeper issues (Maybe something of maybe nothing 🤷).  

The danger of lone wolf supporters of "my town" mentality have persisted up until at least a few months ago; and likely continues on. We seem to lack the moral courage to universalize our values and tackle thorny issues like this until it's too late. Hate has no place in modern America but persist under passive support.  

The backward values that persist among some in our hometowns and political spectrums should not be pushed to the helm of deciding our domestic affairs. At least that is if we care about the long term health of the nation.  I guess we should decide if our nation belongs to all of us or some of us.

I say America is about freedom rallied around core values we all share. It's for all of us! Some may disagree and actively work to create societal schisms 🤔