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Part of the debate in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre has spun into a discussion about the timing of a debate over gun violence and whether we need more laws to control the ownership of firearms.<\/p>\n

Donald Trump believes it’s premature to talk about such matters.<\/p>\n

The White House echoes the president’s view on the timing of that discussion.<\/p>\n

Others, meanwhile, have kicked that debate into first gear and are shifting into higher gears quickly.<\/p>\n

To be honest, I am with those who want to start the discussion now.<\/p>\n

I am not dishonoring the victims of the gunman’s horrific act. I pray daily for the 59 people killed and for the 500-plus victims who were injured. I pray for our country and hope we can return to some semblance of sanity.<\/p>\n

Moreover, I do believe we can enact some additional controls on the flow of firearms without<\/em> dismembering the Second Amendment guarantees of firearm ownership. I won’t engage in that debate here.<\/p>\n

I do want to deal briefly with the notion that we can have that discussion while mourning the loss of life in Las Vegas. It’s not too early. I am mystified at the idea that it is inappropriate<\/em> to seek measures to protect us against this kind of heinous act.<\/p>\n

TV talking heads are grilling politicians about gun control. Some of them are hedging. Others are willing to engage — right now — in that discussion.<\/p>\n

The carnage that spilled on the floor in Las Vegas has prompted yet another national debate over how — or if — we can ever protect humanity from gun madness.<\/p>\n

Do I have confidence that this moment will produce any action? Consider this: If the deaths of those 20 innocent children and six of their teachers, who were slaughtered in Newtown, Conn., couldn’t get politicians to budge, does anyone believe they’ll move as a result of the Las Vegas massacre?<\/p>\n

Their likely refusal does not make a national discussion any less important.<\/p>\n\n

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