(Reuters) - Gunshots were heard near a building on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, the school said on its website on Thursday.
The shots "were reported near Building 32 ... which is currently surrounded by responding agencies," according to a statement on the MIT website for emergency information.
You have to live there and get a sense of the culture and history. It’s all tied up with the war of independence and the compromises made between the colonial states of the time when putting together a federal government and constitution. In the minds of many, the right to bear arms (i.e., own guns) is a fundamental symbol of the freedoms of the states, and the individuals living within the states, relative to the authority of the federal government. The idea of keeping the federal government in line is central to the US system. Indeed, the principal role of the supreme court is to stop the federal government passing illegal (i.e., unconstitutional) legislation.
A large no of people in the US have only a very minimal belief in the role (and benefit of) a central government. Just today, at lunch time, I visited a whisky store here in Auckland and got into a conversation with the guy who runs it. He is an American, originally from the State of Montana. He’s been out of the US for more than a decade. His first comment relative to his homeland was that “within his lifetime” Montana and Texas will both succeed from the union…the federal government is simply becoming more and more like a dictatorship, and free-minded states like Montana and Texas have had about enough….well! we’ll see!
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StevieTNZ said:I don't think I want to visit the US now. It seems even university campuses are unsafe. I would happily advise anyone wishing to go study in the US to -not- do so.
StevieTNZ said:After the movie theatre shooting, and the primary school shooting, I wouldn't advise anyone to go to -any- US school, whether it is primary, high school, or tertiary (uni or college).
I mean - to place armed guards outside every school? That is not a good look. I can seriously see why the US is getting behind in education. Who'd want to go to school to possibly be shot? Taking out a loan for that... no thanks. It certainly, also, doesn't attract international students.
leroyjenkens said:There's a few things wrong with what you're saying. What does a movie theater shooting have to do with a school shooting? Why stay away from schools because a guy shoots up a movie theater?
Also, you would advise that I drop out of school here in the US? And then do what? Move to another country where there are no school shootings? 1) School shootings can happen anywhere. 2) Lots of other countries have school shootings, you just don't hear about them like you do US school shootings.
Also, I don't think school shootings have anything to do with the US getting behind in education.
As a scientist, I do not have any specific information on the current situation on the MIT campus. It is best to refer to official sources such as the MIT Police Department or local news outlets for updates.
Again, as a scientist, I do not have any information on any potential casualties or injuries from the gunshots heard on the MIT campus. It is important to rely on official sources for accurate and up-to-date information.
I am not able to provide confirmation on whether or not the incident on the MIT campus was a mass shooting. It is best to wait for official statements from authorities.
I cannot provide information on the source of the gunshots heard on the MIT campus as it is still an ongoing situation. It is important to wait for official updates from authorities.
If someone hears gunshots on the MIT campus, it is important to follow any emergency protocols in place and immediately seek shelter in a safe location. It is also important to stay informed through official sources and follow any instructions given by authorities.