We have all heard about the tragedy. We all know the young man with a degree in neuroscience was a little off in the head. It is a shame that someone could do something like that. But there is a worse crime happening in its wake.
There are those (mayors of L.A. and NY notably) who are using this event, before any facts are known, as a way to further their anti-gun agenda. Demanding that the President, and the man running against him immediately declare what they are going to do about this. "How do we keep this from happening again?"
They want, essentially, the cart before the horse. We don't yet even know what exactly happened, or why this young man snapped. Or even why he booby trapped his apartment (by all appearances). Yet there are those who will use any tragedy to further their own agenda.
Why not wait, find out the facts, and then, if necessary, act. I say "if necessary" because this is obviously a determined, insane, person. No law will ever stop a determined, insane person. This type of knee jerk reaction is understandable from a grieving parent, or a wounded bystander. From a politician it is unacceptably filthy politics.
I would point out to that demand tougher laws based on the action of one person invites a host of troubles. I will refrain from my normal, condescendingly simple, examples; so as not to play at the same petty politics that others so willingly foul themselves with.
First, let's find out exactly what happened. Second, we need time to heal. Third, debate whether change to the law may be needed, or whether this was just an isolated incident. (again, laws cannot be based on the actions of a determined, insane person.) Fourth, after all of this is done, and if it is determined that a change is required, we need to find the best course of action.
Any politician, journalist, blogger etc., demanding immediate action after this,or any other tragedy, is merely attempting to profiteer from it. Those people, no matter what side of the aisle they represent, should be charged with inciting a riot. (Research what that entails before disagreeing) They certainly should not be re-elected.
To any who have kept their peace, kept silent, and are waiting for the facts to be known: bravo! There is hope for you yet.
"Keep calm and carry on"
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Keep it clean and well thought out.