We do that everyday when car accidents kill men women and children in much greater numbers than these relatively small events. I'm just pointing out the slippery slope this can lead to.
It's a freedom vs safety debate. To some degree, effectiveness as well. I think I rest on the side of more freedom by a hair. But if guns become highly regulated and these horrible events are vastly reduced 5 years from now, I will think I had it wrong.
I agree with this. I'd focus on the root cause. Terrorists have moved on from guns to bombs anyway for their effectiveness and ability to get away. eliminating one tool just leads to use of another.
I really don't have a pro or anti gun position, but I like the idea of focusing on the heart of problems and not the tools or methods. I realize I may be a bit idealistic with this view However.