Gun control or carry permits won't stop mass murder

[sarisataka]

(CNN) -- There are few criminal events as stunning and frightening as a mass shooting. The suddenness, randomness and unpredictability of episodes like Friday's early morning massacre at an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater cause us all to wonder whether any place is safe.
In our search for some pattern or commonality to these tragedies that might help us make sense of what appears so senseless, we invariably seek answers to such questions as: "What would inspire someone to commit such a dreadful act, one that was clearly planned in terms of time and place?" and "Are there measures that would reduce the likelihood of such events or at least reduce the carnage associated with them when they do occur?"

http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/20/opinion/fox-mass-murder/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

A well-reasoned article; I agree with the conclusion that neither solution will have much effect.
He seems to think there is nothing that can be done. Is it time to just give up?

[fascisthunter]

1. damn.... NRA must be having a bake sale!

gee... how predictable.

[DrDan]

2. should we just do away with all forms of gun control?

there are a some here who believe that