GOA Urges Public to Avoid Sharing Mass Murderer’s Names, Images

By Walter Smoloski

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 17, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Last week, Gun Owners of America (GOA) issued a public service announcement urging members of the public, mass media, and big tech to voluntarily avoid sharing the names and photographs of mass killers. This is already the policy of Gun Owners of America, and hopefully with more buy in from the public, media, and big tech, society can deny mass killers the fame they desire.

World renowned psychologist, Dr. Jordan Peterson, argues that much of what drives mass killers is the infamy they will gain over the airwaves and online for carrying out their evil deeds. Peer-reviewed research confirms this notion that when the media extensively report on mass killings and present photos and detailed reports about the killers themselves, it can cause a “contagion” or “copycat” effect.

This public service announcement by GOA comes on the heels of Elon Musk and X announcing users would be temporarily restricted from searching for the name of the Apalachee High School shooter, but unfortunately, many in big tech continue to promote the names and details of these evil people. GOA’s Aidan Johnston authored an op-ed in The Blaze this week urging more corporations and society at large to voluntarily adopt similar practices.

Senator Mike Lee and Rep. Andy Ogles have

Source: Gun Owners of America