We’ve fallen into this sad state of accepting the worst when it comes to what our President is going to do in times of emergency. Trump’s responses to horrific events always compound the situation -- and that’s exactly what’s been happening in the aftermath of the latest school ...read more

By now you've heard about the horrific school shooting in Parkland, Florida. By now you've heard the call for sensible gun laws and reform. By now you've also heard the need for better help for those with mental illnesses. And through all this sorrow and anger and fear, with 17 ...read more

The Daily Banter headline grab (from the Guardian): Spend just a few minutes browsing the internet and it becomes clear how James Holmes was able to stockpile 6,000 rounds of ammunition without any alarms sounding. Huge amounts of ammunition can be purchased online in a ...read more

The most important thing to keep in mind is that nothing's going to change. You may as well accept that right now. Since last week's midnight movie shooting spree in Aurora, Colorado -- the one that cost a dozen people their lives and left more than 70 others hurt -- everything ...read more