One week ago, a madman opened fire in a Connecticut elementary school. He killed 20 children, six teachers, his own mother and then himself.

The National Rifle Association, the nation’s leading pro-gun rights interest group, was silent for that entire week. Its spokesmen said something about wanting to respect the grief of those who were affected by the tragedy before speaking out.

Then, today, the NRA came out with what it said would be a significant statement on how curb the violence that pervades our culture. The nation awaited with bated breath what the NRA would recommend.

What did the NRA propose? It thinks now is the time to put armed guards in every school in America. “The best defense against a bad guy with a gun,” said NRA vice president Wayne LaPierre, “is a good guy with a gun.”

That’s the plan, according to NRA. Put more guns onto school campuses.

I … am … speechless.