[PGalt]

Gingrich, “situation ethics”, vulgar.

“...had he been in a position to stop this deranged person, would have saved an awful lot of lives, including his own,” Gingrich said.”

Solution, Newt?

[GSlob]

"“...had he been in a position to stop this deranged person, would have saved an awful lot of lives, including his own,” Gingrich said.”
Solution, Newt?"
The proposed solution is right in the previous sentence:
"Gingrich said he thought the carnage at Virginia Tech last week would have been less severe if citizens were armed." This, together with the sentence you cited, clearly pertains to the late professor being armed. Learn to read less selectively.