Some might say this is not, or perhaps more correctly, should not be a political discussion. Some might say that discussing solutions to deeply troubling problems is a way to heal wounds, and begin a dialogue that may ultimately be solved politically. Some might say that if discussions of this type can be kept civil, they provide an excellent way for people to think through how they might ultimately make a difference, and many of those solutions may well come outside of legislative action. Some might say that if one in not interested in such discussion, one might choose not to click on the thread. And some may not agree with any of these things.

And some might say that discussing ways to save the lives of our littlest angels in the future must never be a partisan or political issue.

Very well said. This should not be a partisan discussion. It has not seemed to be either.

I don't see a political discussion here. I see people trying to noodle what should be done and what are the causes for tragedies that inflict huge holes in the fabric of our society. I would hope that everyone would be on the same side as to wanting to figure out what the problem(s) barrier(s) and solution(s) might be.

Completely agree. But in the end it will turn to gun control issues and then someone will say something about this side not wanting something or that side holding up resolution etc. If the thread stays alive long enough - Just wait.

Besides, it is not just a gun issue - it is a forum to focus on the violence that permeates our country.

Russ, usually you are right, but so far people have been very careful and very restrained on this thread.

All of us, every person who has heard of this, is saddened by it and we all are doing our best to try to learn from it so if we can do something, ANYTHING, so it won't happen again.

It makes me proud to know all of you. I have read every one of your posts and I know you speak from your very hearts.

When wise men (and women) are confronted with new problems, they use the wisdom they have gained from their whole lives and what they have learned from others and from history, and sometimes not even that is enough.

Gee everyone is doing just peachy keen not getting into political anything. Why even bring it up.

Today is a day of national mourning for the Newtown victims. A moment of silence was held at 9:30 AM.

I would hope and think solutions are going to be implemented to prevent a tradgedy of this magnitude again. I hope we all are the side of angels to protect out little angels.

And then the NRA weighed in on the topic. :ohdear:

Another shooting with deaths.
 

News story on now about the NRA proposing armed police officers at every school in the country.

The Orlando Sentinel has a cartoon on the editorial page today of what looks like a maximum security prison with barbed wire, gun turrets, guard towers, searchlights, and a circling helicopter. One person is commenting to another about this is a new elementary school.

The NRA has also proposed doing away with the "gun free zones" by schools so teachers, administrative help, and students could be armed with concealed or open carry weapons. Now, there is a great idea!

I find the NRA statements disappointing and disturbing.

Outspoken gun-control advocate New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg called the statement "a shameful evasion of the crisis facing our country."

"Instead of offering solutions to a problem they have helped create, they offered a paranoid, dystopian vision of a more dangerous and violent America where everyone is armed and no place is safe," he said. "Enough. As a country, we must rise above special interest politics."

26 funerals is 26 too many. 20 of them are kids six years old.

Enough!!!!

Very well put,I agree !!!!!!

Russ, you tried to warn them.............................