This essay is a great example of propaganda, and what's wrong with journalism. Journalists are unable to present facts so that voters and taxpayers can make decisions. What does "The politics of tragedy can be tricky for even the most astute of politicians." mean? Does it mean to exploit a heinous crime for political purposes? The NRA is blamed for defending a Constitutional Right. Is the NRA the only lobbyist feared by spineless politicians? What about the fear of being called a racist or a homophobe by those two lobbies?
No need for "an equally powerful gun-control lobby." Journalists, movies stars, celebrities express their mindless opposition to guns every day. Why is there no opposition to spoons which make people obese? John Lott presents facts in his book, More Guns, Less Crime; facts ignored by misguided journalists and politicians.
A remarkable statement is "how we can keep them out the hands of the lawless without impinging on the Second Amendment rights of the law-abiding." The accused shooter in Colorado was law abiding when he purchased the weapons. He became lawless after the purchase. Is this a solution?
The essay states that now is a good time to discuss gun laws. Isn't that exploiting a massacre for political purposes? No shame here.
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The politics of tragedy can be tricky for even the most astute of politicians.
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the National Rifle Association’s ongoing threat against politicians who dare to discuss gun control.
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Without an equally powerful gun-control lobby to counter such efforts, the NRA’s approach will be successful, and the discussion will be silenced.
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how we can keep them out the hands of the lawless without impinging on the Second Amendment rights of the law-abiding.
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It’s a complicated problem
http://bostonherald.com/news/columnists/view.bg?articleid=1061147687
We can no longer duck the issue of gun control
Boston Herald
By Kimberly Atkins
Monday, July 23, 2012
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