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Adam Lanza stole his mother’s guns (which was against the law), and then killed her with them (which was against the law). Next he transported these loaded guns onto school property and inside the building (which was against the law). He discharged the weapons within the city limits (which was against the law), and murdered 26 people (which was against the law). Finally, Mr. Lanza committed suicide (which was against the law).

Evidently this pattern of lawlessness is not unique. The Clinton Administration commissioned a National Science Foundation study that could not find a positive correlation between gun control laws and other measures for controlling murders after consulting 400 sources and doing its own research. The Center for Disease Control, which habitually considers guns comparable to viruses or bacilli, conducted a review of 50 studies. It found no positive benefit from laws concerning bans, restrictions, waiting periods, registration, licensing, or concealed carry. Both studies encompassed the period when the assault weapons ban was in place.

However, such rationality would probably not intrude upon the passionate asymmetrical marketing of the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy. Hollywood style theatrics fabricate the emotional cover necessary to drive deferred political agendas unrelated to enhancing safety or curbing criminality.