You know what I find upsetting and off-putting here? There seems to be a consensus to harp on facts, logic, statistics, proof, etc. I am not going to totally discount the need for this - but what about the consequences of the 26 deaths in Sandy Hook and so many other recent shootings, what about the further fraying of US society, what about the further fraying of trust in everyday life and the increasing fear and wariness of being out in public in America today? Lots of good debate here BUT it does not seem as if anyone is addressing the consequences of the problem or has any real respect - that I have seen mentioned anyway - for the victims. Rob