The Paradox of Disarmament

[mgc1961]

Will there be copycats?

Will parents let their children attend political rallies anymore? Will Congress ever come to our corner again?

We witness another impromptu festival of American violence, this one in front of a Tucson Safeway. One more place that used to be safe and ordinary, suitable for children, is suddenly, for one random moment, a free-fire zone. A 9-year-old girl who wanted to learn how government works is among the half dozen dead. Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, shot in the head, fights for her life.

What do we do now, other than shrug, shudder, grieve?

A few days later, one priority - one - remains standing in the wreckage. How in God's name do we disarm?

Here's the link to continue reading: http://www.commondreams.org/view/2011/01/13-2

[wtmusic]

1. Of course there will be copycats.

This monster, who zero chance of being notable for anything, got his undeserved moment of fame. There are thousands more like him in the wings, and thousands of outlets like Sportsman's Warehouse eager to sell him a weapon with which to copy him.