Investigation Ongoing: 21 Killed in Texas Elementary School Shooting

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    The Spin

    Left narrative

    This is but the latest in a string of horrific gun-related tragedies caused by a lack of legislation. How many more children must die before calls for gun-control are answered?

    Right narrative

    Gun control is not the obvious fix to mass shootings that people think it is. School shootings are often perpetrated by psychologically anguished and troubled people who display clear warning signs, and we should be working furiously to determine how best they can be interrupted before tragedy unfolds.

    Cynical narrative

    In incidents like these, both the right and left talk extensively about how to prevent these tragedies. But sadly their words don't translate into actions that actually curb the violence.


    Political split

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