A Knee-Jerk Reaction

A Knee-Jerk Reaction

The past week, the media has been filled with news of Congress coming up with a way to curb violence in our schools due to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. The main reaction appears to be outlawing assault rifles. As with anything done in such a quick fashion, this is a knee-jerk reaction to fear. Unfortunately, it is also one that will not solve the problem. It’s a quick fix, basically a band-aid. As …