Virginia Gov. Kaine just had a press conference where he highlighted what he thought were seven "salient" points to raise concerning the committee report re the Virginia Tech massacre. Not one of those points mentioned gun control.
I'm aware of the very strong gun lobby, especially in Virginia, but it's irresponsible not to mention it at least as one significant contributing factor. Yes, there were other factors that led to this critical mass of tragedy, lack of proper communication, problems in the mental health support system, but to ignore the smoking gun, both proverbially and literally?
It's baffling that it's easier to buy a gun in certain states than get one's driver's license. In driving a car, you have to undergo extensive testing, both on paper and on the road to prevent fatal accidents. In owning a gun, which is designed to maim or kill, one doesn't have to meet such standards.
2007-08-30
04:51:35
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Always the Penumbra
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