Yeah, good idea sheeple. Let's ban guns. Just like meth is outlawed. No tweakers around here, right? Why is there a law on the books called Felon in Possession of a Firearm? Quick answer, criminals don't obey the law and will acquire guns anyway they can. Hence, that's why they are called criminals. If you don't like guns, don't have them in your home. But don't get mad when I put a sign in my yard detailing your address and that you have a gun-free home. See where the victimizers go. Signed, Another Sheepdog.

If some sicko wants to kill off a bunch of people at once, where do they go? A place where guns are banned because they know no one will fight back. If guns were allowed on school campuses (concealed of course only carried by those who are legally allowed to do so), people would be far less likely to carry out these violent acts. Guns weren't allowed at the Clackamas Town Center either. Guns are banned in Chicago and Washington DC and both of those towns are cesspools filled with gun violence. Anti-Gun laws and "Gun Free Zones" are only playgrounds for these wackos looking to victimize innocent people. Sincerely, A. Sheepdog

@sdlsaginaw: in an "alternate universe" called China, today, another madman attacked a school and tried to kill 20 kids and one adult, slashing with a knife. ZERO died. Compare that to 20 dead in Connecticut. The weapon matters.

I will lend you, for a little time, A child of mine, he said. For you to love the while she lives, And mourn for when their dead. It may be six or seven years, Or twenty-two or three. But will you, till I call them back, Take care of them for Me? They’ll bring their charms to gladden you, And should their stay be brief. You’ll have their lovely memories, As solace for your grief. I cannot promise they will stay, Since all from earth return. But there are lessons taught down there, I want this child to learn. I’ve looked the wide world over, In search for teachers true. And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes I have selected you. Now will you give them all your love, Nor think the labor vain. Nor hate me when I come To take them home again? I fancied that I heard them say, ‘Dear Lord, Thy will be done!’ For all the joys Thy child shall bring, The risk of grief we’ll run. We’ll shelter them with tenderness, We’ll love them while we may, And for happiness we’ve known, Forever grateful for their stay. But should the angels call for them, Much sooner than we planned. We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes, And try to understand. --

These people will find a way to cause there hate and destruction regarless of gun control. The shooter in co had bombs at his home, the clackamas killer stole his firearm and copy cats were prevalent after ted bundy and the hillside strangler etc etc etc. What is a common thread is that professionals knew of these people and did not report it because of confidentiality laws. these laws should be revamped to require the reporting of people suspected to be dangerous To law enforcement

@ tank commander, exactly how does that stop peoople who steal firearms or in the case of the co shooter from buying them? # baldr, stop pushing your ignorant agenda. We get it it you hate guns.

Baldr, someone woke up this morning and decided to kill a bunch of children a week before Christmas. In an alternate universe where guns were never developed, CNN is reporting on a room full of children killed by a pipe bomb, or a molotov coctail, or a suicide vest, or a large Buick. The decision to cause carnage was made, a tool would have been found to accomplish it. This is a very sad day.

I agree. We already have on the ATF form 4473 the exclusion of people who are mentally ill from purchasing firearms. The problem is no one is reporting or checking in the background checks due to HIPPA. Another problem is private sellers are not required to have a background check made when they sell. That loophole should be closed too. I should be required to call or check with law enforcement to see if I can sell to someone and simply get told yes or no. If I went ahead anyway after being told no, I should go to jail. Make it simple, CONGRESS! That's why I don't belong to the NRA.

We as a country now have mass shootings several times a month. How many does it take to enact real regulation of guns to keep them out of the hands of madmen? Now at least 18 children, 4th grade and lower, have paid the price for what the gun lobby calls "freedom." Call you state and federal congressmen today and demand real change.

You should take the cover picture off. Pictures of upset children is not appropriate at this time especially without consent from their parents.