Violence: Are We Safe Anywhere?

Week after week, news and social media headliners highlight gruesome stories of violence. We are all vulnerable, as it is unpredictable when and where it will occur next and no place is immune. My question becomes how can Americans advance technologically in so many areas and lose greatly in our ability to create safe living environments for our children and ourselves? Now I am not oblivious to the fact that violence exists, as it has always been a part of our history, but it appears that this is different. In my reality American is at war with severe mental illness, but instead of being armed with the appropriate tools to address the complexity of the issue, it appears that we only focus long enough to support victims affected, then we move on to address more tangible solutions (i.e school safety, lock down procedures, etc). America has got to become passionate about regaining the safety of our country within our own borders, in my opinion one way to do so is by being held and holding Congress accountable to making mental illness a health care priority. In the meantime, headliners about violence will continue to post and the threat to the well-being of all will remain evident until frustrations become so strong we confront this reality and look at realistic solutions and resources that will be target the mental health crisis. What do you think is the reason for the increase in violent attacks in America?