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Steve Herman May 7, 2023

President Biden orders US flags flown at half-staff “as a mark of respect” for the victims of Saturday night’s mass shooting at a shopping mall near Dallas. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/07/a-proclamation-on-honoring-the-victims-of-the-tragedy-in-allen-texas/ #GunViolence #Texas

A Proclamation on Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Allen, Texas | The White House

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at…

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Steve Herman May 7, 2023

“Yesterday, an assailant in tactical gear armed with an AR-15 style assault weapon gunned down innocent people in a shopping mall, and not for the first time. Such an attack is too shocking to be so familiar,” says President Biden in a statement. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/07/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-shooting-in-allen-texas/

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Shooting in Allen, Texas | The White House

Eight Americans — including children — were killed yesterday in the latest act of gun violence to devastate our nation. Jill and I are praying for their families and for others critically injured, and we are grateful to the first responders who acted quickly and courageously to save lives. Federal, state, and local law enforcement…

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LG Media May 7, 2023

@w7voa There is already a link between people with multiple #covid infections, cognitive decline and #dementia. Now researchers need to look into whether COVID may be a factor in this exponential increase in irrational #paranoia and deadly #violence. #guns #mentalhealth #nih #cdc #johnshopkins

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Quokka May 8, 2023

@LGmedia @w7voa Am I reading that right? You're suggesting there's a link between covid and mass murders?

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@Quokka @w7voa There is a link between COVID, particularly multiple bouts of COVID, cognitive decline and dementia. Well-established symptoms include paranoia and potential violence. Now, researchers need to look into the skyrocketing amount of irrational paranoia-fueled violence and see if there is also a connection.