By some measures, it began in Lexington (the linked Economist column is "Lexington"), when the British government moved to seize citizens' arms.
We must better understand how it is that those who would choose to harm many people reach such a decision. Guns are a tool. So was anthrax, in the post-9/11 mail scare, and it could have been much worse. Mutual respect, understanding, education, kindness, and vigilance are our greatest bulwarks against tragedy.
By some measures, it began in Lexington (the linked Economist column is "Lexington"), when the British government moved to seize citizens' arms.
We must better understand how it is that those who would choose to harm many people reach such a decision. Guns are a tool. So was anthrax, in the post-9/11 mail scare, and it could have been much worse. Mutual respect, understanding, education, kindness, and vigilance are our greatest bulwarks against tragedy.
Banning guns won't solve the problem.