The citizen with a gun that helped subdue Loughner last week in Tucson "could have shot the wrong person" except that he didn't.
JFK "could have been killed by a right-winger" except that he wasn't.
RFK "could have been killed by a right-winger" except that he wasn't either.
Reagan "could have started a nuclear war with the Soviet Union" except that he didn't.
Christians "could be as murderous as Muslims" except that they aren't.
Socialism "could work if given a chance" except that it never has in spite of dozens of nations trying it.
Concealed firearms permits "could result in a bloodbath" except that the opposite happens.
0bambi "could be a natural born citizen" except that he hasn't proved it.
0bambi "could be really smart" except that all his school records are sealed.
Great post!