Jarod Lee Loughner

Americans, you have a great country based on the acts of heroism shown in this terrible hour. Thoughts go out to those hurt by this tragedy, both the victims and all those who live in a free society.

That being said...some of the blame for this tragedy lies on your shoulders for one reason: Columbine. April 20, 1999. Bullets bought at a K-mart kill 12 students and one teacher and injured 21. January 8th, 2010. Bullets bought at a Wal-mart kill 6 and injure 14. That's a lesson learned. "A mad-man does this every once in a while" the media says. Well let me ask this logical people of the world: what in the hell does anyone (nevermind a 22 year old) who is protecting themselves need with a Gloch 19 automatic with an extended cartridge and a firing rate of 1100 - 1200 rounds per minute? Are the mexicans invading?

I may be stepping on the toes of some patriots but the constitution was written in the 18th century. America is no longer a frontier country and the "indians" are no longer threatening your way of life. That was why the 2nd amendment was added at that time. I'm not a huge fan of Michael Moore but I hope he'll be all over this issue as he should be. It is also very sad and ironic that just a little bit of gun control, which the congresswoman vehemently opposed, could have made it more difficult for this tragedy to occur. When you meet violence with violence, there is always collateral damage.

Some say this is not the time for politics. NO this is the exact time for politics. Not for political squabbling and who is to blame, but dialogue and action. Tragedy, if nothing else, shows us what is wrong and should compel us to change. That 9-year old girl wanted to see how democracy works, for the love of God show her!