A reader expresses dismay at the muted reaction to the mass shooting in Michigan and says guns should be regulated like cars.
drew my serious attention. Sadly, however, perhaps because these events are so routine — and because this tragedy was out of state and “only” a few were killed — The Times did not even publish its first print-edition report on the shooting until Page A4.
Guns kill people, but so do automobiles. Nevertheless, we regulate the use and operation of cars. We should treat gun ownership and gun usage in a way similar to automobile ownership and usage. It breaks my heart that our country has left our children to fend for themselves when it comes to staying safe from gun violence.
The American public has been seduced by the argument that ascribing motives can somehow lead to figuring out how to prevent future slaughters.
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