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but a "confused kid" can be capable of so much devastation. I am hearing some blather about how if someone had had a gun they could have stopped him. The fact is that the majority of people in this country don't want to be armed in everyday life. I'll never forget the woman who was vacuuming her car when she was murdered by the DC sniper. Imagine if every time you decided to venture out into the world, you had to be carrying a gun just in case. And if you are armed while you're vacuuming your car, aren't you still defenseless because you're vacuuming your car? I know people who love guns. I've been to gun shows with my ex where there are people who haven't got money enough for matching shoes but they'll spend thousands on guns. Some people just love guns and they aren't murderers or even dangerous, but shouldn't we take into account that a few people have the potential to become both of these things? Guns are things and you shouldn't become so attached to things that you're willing to sacrifice innocent lives.
