Many times when I hear this predictable reaction from Gun Zombies and from the uninformed, I re-visit this video clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvTO-y-B2YM
If the heroism of her parents does not fog up your eyes and if the smug, amused look on Chuck Schumer's face does not make you want to cuff him upside the head - hard - then you live in a different world than I.
Funny, isn't it, how we dote on the opinions of Kookier and Rathgen (who was not even near the Ecole shooter) but brush off this woman's first-hand opinions.
I am heartened by the many sensible opinions expressed here. It was not always like that. There was a time, not long ago, when we were reluctant to speak up and speak plainly. No more. That is a good thing. A very good thing.
My advice to those who express their dislike of "assault" rifles or high capacity magazines - don't buy them. You have the right to your opinion, yes you do. You do not have the right, however, to force it on the rest of us.