Answer: It is complex. When tragic events happen, we like to look for simple answers. It helps us find meaning in an complex and confusing world.
People may disagree, but I think there are three co-factors all playing into this incident.
- Jared Loughner was mentally ill and it was not being treated correctly.
- Jared Loughner had means to access a deadly weapon even though he was not qualified.
- Jared Loughner internalize the political rhetoric and made an outward event out of his internal conflict.
