Actress Kirstie Alley suggested that besides guns, the “common denominator in shooters” is the use of psychiatric drugs.
Alley unleashed a series of tweets apparently in response to the mass shooting in Las Vegas Sunday that killed over 50 people and injured more than 500 others.
We have to solve the mystery of Why there were no “shooters” or almost 0 before the 1980’s.I know one common denominator other than guns
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) October 2, 2017
The avowed Scientologist then pointed to America’s “mass usage of psychiatric drugs” as a factor, seeming to blame gunman Stephen Paddock’s actions on prescription medication.
One additional common denominator of “shooters” is USA’s mass usage of psychiatric drugs. A % do have side effects of VIOLENCE & SUICIDE.
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) October 2, 2017
The 66 year-old “Cheers” actress sparked a backlash on social media for her comments.
No one wants you on the case, Agatha Christie.
— Amanda Stern (@amandastern) October 3, 2017
Did you really just say that? Sit down. 58 people are dead.
— Derek Shore (@DerekShore) October 2, 2017
Not one to back down, Alley responded to ABC reporter Derek Shore.
Yes I did say it. It happens to be a common denominator in shooters..one that didn’t exist before the 80’s.. not my opinion. Statistic based https://t.co/M7zopL4Dwl
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) October 2, 2017
It actually isn’t a tenant.. it’s an actual bonified black box warning label on these drugs as possible side effects. VIOLENCE & SUICIDE https://t.co/xR1t1YJ1WA
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) October 2, 2017
Paddock was reportedly prescribed an anti-anxiety medication four months before he opened fire on concert-goers from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino before taking his own life.
The 64 year-old was prescribed 50 10-milligram diazepam tablets – also known as Valium – on June 21 by Las Vegas physician Steven Winkler, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. It was not known if Paddock had any issues or why he was given the medication.
According to drugabuse.com: “Diazepam is a sedative-hypnotic drug in the class of drugs known as benzodizepines, which studies have shown can trigger aggressive behavior. Chronic use or abuse of sedatives such as diazepam can also trigger psychotic experiences.”
Alley, along with other celebrity Scientologists, like Tom Cruise, have previously spoken out against using psychiatric medications. Many Twitter users slammed the actress for her tweets which were seen as insensitive coming so soon after the massacre.
This is crude speculation; millions of lives are improved w/prescribed psychotropic meds. Meds’ side effects rarely include violence.
— Not a skittle (@Clancy_Dew) October 3, 2017
Are you really using your Scientology BS during a mass shooting ?
— Michele Thorpe (@mmt1960) October 2, 2017
Wow! You could NOT have pissed more over the tragedy and memory of the LVshooting’s victims! Shame on you!
— WednesdaysWow (@WednesdaysWoe27) October 3, 2017
But the actress was not about to be bullied and reacted to many of the critics with responding tweets.
Are you calling me a liberal? https://t.co/JTa5acgtdw
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) October 3, 2017
Well well aren’t you a nasty piece of work? Do you usually say creepy stuff when unprovoked or was this just my lucky day? https://t.co/7vIWjRsZ2s
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) October 4, 2017
He didn’t really want to know anything.. I blocked him.. he just wanted to act like a douche .. he did it well ..:) https://t.co/YpYC8UNc9I
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) October 4, 2017
Not ashamed ..just that after reading your timeline I realized you are a bit of an idiot.. then I decided it’s ok to tweet idiots.. so Hi! https://t.co/iYLx5sMxI7
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) October 3, 2017
She followed up with a message of condolence and sympathy.
UTMOST sympathy 4 the victims & their loved ones. The convo is NOT had & solutions R not found. Prayers & condolences aren’t enough anymore. https://t.co/3JRFRQq3SR
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) October 2, 2017
Good night.. Im so sorry for those who have lost people they love and are suffering..too much suffering..?????
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) October 3, 2017
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