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Law Practice

Feb. 7, 2013

Rampage violence - it's up to you

What is it that happens when your life becomes so disjointed, so chaotic, so isolated that you lose your access to human connection?

Timothy A. Tosta

Arent Fox LLP

Email: tim.tosta@arentfox.com

Imagine yourself in a playground at a park. There are swings, a jungle gym, slides and other playground equipment, all in active use by young children. It is a warm spring day. Their young parents line the playground perimeter, keeping a watchful eye on their progeny. Above the high-pitched squeals and shouts comes the familiar refrain, "Mommy, look at me!" or, "Daddy, can you see me?" As you linger, you hear the refrain again and again, not because the children are craving attention. Ra...

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