Putin has to do as much as Bush has done here, and Bush hasn't done enough either.
2 planes downed, subway bombs, and the school massacre.
Gee, why would Putin try and change things for more security?
Hopefully he'll let citizens have arms first. Pravda said he might, we'll see.
I seriously doubt that. One of the more recent articles out of Russia, and there have been many, speaks of his he wants to form his own style office of homeland security with absolute powers. When a 16 year veteran KGB agent who celebrates Stalin's birthday says that I don't think his plans includes an armed populace.
If this is true, it is exactly what al Qaeda wants. Let's not allow it to be true. Of course we want freedom to succeed in Russia. Of course we will offer advice and criticism from time to time. But that doesn't mean that Americans don't understand how serious the situation is for Russia.
Take care Russian people. We are not going to take advantage of your problems right now. We're with you on this Beslan business. Do whatever it takes. I agree with Kornev: if the Russian people can arm themselves, there should be no fear of tyranny. I would be wary of any moves to further restrict firearms, however.