I agree with you completely. It's unfortunate, but I think a large majority in this country won't "get it" until we have another terrorist attack, whatever form that takes. And if these shootings are Islamic extremist terrorism, it's the kind that's nearly impossible to stop, and therefore, all the more frightening, despite the relatively low number of victims compared to 9/11.
You are absolutely right! I have been saying this since about mid-December, when the PC crowd starting running their month.
They don't get it! Sad to say, but I'm not sure even another terrible attack on this Country will open their eyes.