The article discusses the recent school massacre in Sweden and how it challenges the perception that mass killings are unique to the United States. It traces the history of mass killings, highlighting that the worst school massacre occurred in 1927 in Bath, Michigan, involving explosives rather than guns. This historical context reveals that American media plays a significant role in shaping the narrative around these tragedies, often overshadowing other incidents both domestically and internationally that reflect a broader issue of violence beyond gun laws.
The worst school massacre in US history was not at Columbine or Newtown; it was in 1927 in Bath, Mich., and involved explosives, killing 38 children.
The emergence of online media has led to an increased consumption of news and misinformation which plays a role in how mass killings are perceived.
While America is often seen as an outlier in mass killings, it is important to recognize that other countries endure similar tragedies, and we are not alone.
Many massacres in US history are forgotten, including those targeting specific populations like the African Americans in Tulsa in 1921, obscured by time and bias.
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