This latest "record' of a mass killing that happened in Las Vegas is just as appalling as the previous "records" of mass killings. I've vented so many times in the past my frustration, anger, helplessness, anger, dismay, anger, outrage, anger...that I won't say anything more.
What I will do is share three thoughts:
1. The Onion satirical web site posts the same headline with the text slightly altered every time one of these mass shootings occurs: "No Way To Prevent This," Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens
2. Dan Hodges wrote a tweet that says, "In retrospect, Sandy Hook marked the end of the U.S. gun-control debate. Once America decided killing children was bearable, it was over."
3. Journalist Igor Volsky cross-referenced tweets by congressional officials with the amount of money they each received for the NRA. About as hypocritical as one can get.
There you go. Never mind that Australia had a mass shooting in 1996, imposed strict gun laws and haven't had a mass shooting since.
If asked (in a poll or whatever), I will definitely say I'm for gun control. If put before me, I will vote for sensible gun control laws. I won't hold my breath.
I'm done.
