Another school shooting. More thoughts and prayers. More references to “mental health issues.” More discussions about what a tragedy this is. And there will be talk and hand-wringing about how something must be done. And then, from our government, absolutely nothing.
By one count, there have been 18 school shootings so far this year. What makes anyone think this time will be different?
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