Jared Loughner clearly has the attention of the American people. I'm no psychiatrist, but I would imagine that Mr. Loughner's grin reveals a sense of satisfaction or pleasure. Pleasure about what? That he's probably going to jail for the rest of his life? Or maybe it is that he finally would be able to construe his ideas to society (albeit in the form of a jury). The instance of being sent to the ER for being intoxicated in class and was crying to the police after being yelled at by his dad. Yes, this stuff happens all the time. But what does it take for a community to act upon the disproportion between psychiatric normalcy in the classroom and someone who, when they walk into a bank people shutter, clearly struggles with reality?
One thing is clear. This guy did not lock himself in a cabin up north and read Mein Kampf (although it was one of his favorites). Jared Loughner obviously put forth an effort to better himself. He:
- Tried at jobs; Peter Piper Pizza, the Mandarin Grill, Eddie Bauer.
- Volunteered at an animal care center
- Applied to join the army
- Enrolled in community college
Additionally, he clearly displayed a call for help. His video tape titled, "Pima Community College School - Genocide/Scam - Free Education - Broken United States Consitition," was clearly a discourse with society. What could correct Jared's thought process and what answers did he receive other than an officer coming to his garage and reading his letter of suspension?
"The more people became shocked and worried about him, the more withdrawn he got." said his friend from junior and senior high school, Breanna Castle.
"I think he feels the people should be able to govern themselves," said Ms. Figuerora, his former girlfriend. "We didn't need a higher authority."
And now he has our attention. He has my attention. I'm spending all morning writing this stuff and why? Because I think this could have been prevented. Rejection should be treated carefully and those around him, although their lives are probably heavily impacted, should still take a look in the mirror. Perhaps I am too harsh on them. Maybe no one could have predicted this but if I were close to him, I would have definitely offered my hand just as he had perpetually done the same.
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