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Obama Speaks at Interfaith Vigil in Newtown, Connecticut

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a vigil held at Newtown High School for families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut December 16, 2012.
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a vigil held at Newtown High School for families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut December 16, 2012.
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by: Yoshi from: Sapporo
December 17, 2012 9:53 AM
I'm sure Obama could solve this problem, reguration of gun possession and use. This problem is equal to the slavery system. The second civil war would be needed now in America in order to become a really developed county. We should learn more not how to doubt others but how to trust others. When we could abandon nuclear weapons first ourselves ahead of others, we could have others achieve the same conduct. What we need is courage enough to through away our distrust to others, our sin. Obama could become, no should become, no must become Lincoln!! American people should notice there are many countries where people need not to protect with guns each others. Why you intelligent nation cannot achieve making such gun-free society?


by: BWE from: Winnipeg
December 17, 2012 2:16 AM
I cannot for the life of me understand or comprehend the view that bigger and better weapons are needed in the hands of ordinary citizens. What's next? Should every home be permitted a nuclear bomb? What's lacking is simple common sense and the respect for human life. As a civilization we are at the hearts and mind stage. There is no logical and reasonable explanation for the permitting of ordinary citizens to own assault weapons. A hunting rifle and shotgun will do fine for feeding your family, should you choose to hunt wild game to do so. A society that truly repsects its citizens wouldn't even need to lock it's doors at night. While details of the person who carried out this horrific act are few, what has been revealed shows that he may have been someone who was isolated and cut off from society because of whatever "illness" or quirks he had, and us such degraded to the dillusional state where he acted out against those who were free and included in society. This is where we, as a civilization need to do the work. If we are a compassionate, caring and inclusive society, doing our best to help such afflicted persons, perhaps we prevent them from choosing such destructive paths. Aquiring bigger and more powerful weapons is just lazy, and in the end, no matter what your spiritual inclinations, you answer to a higher power for your choices. In most religions I've studied, being lazy of mind and soul is a mortal sin. If we don't change our way of thinking, the Mayans may be proven correct sooner rather than later.


by: Trust from: Chicago
December 17, 2012 12:10 AM
I don't know why Obama was their. Almost 30 people died at the hand of a mad man. Obama with the fake tears like he really cares. Obama is going to drive a lot more people carzy. I hearth goes out to the people who lost their lives. So young so young. Just KIDS. what is wrong with people these days. BTW guns don't kill, People do. Don't blame the guns. God Bless Obama maybe I can get a free phone

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by: Anonymous
December 17, 2012 11:55 AM
Here's what's wrong...

What better way to protect ourselves than with the guns themselves? We understand your logic, but it doesn't alleviate the problem. It only reduces the number of bandages. Guns have become way too powerful and illegal accessories are widely available(extended clips, incendiary ammo, silencers). Current gun laws have caused this, because they fail to secure the loopholes. Because guns have spread across the world and are so easily accessible, we can't just outlaw guns.The only way to fix this problem is to fix the loopholes, criminalize those who break the law, have better background checks, make permits necessary to purchase any gun and have them expire, and also most importantly prohibit media from releasing information about the killer(s) and the accumulated death toll. It's not going to be easy and that's what Obama was getting at last night.


by: Katherine from: Toronto, Canada
December 16, 2012 11:08 PM
If there were stricter gun laws, the boy wouldn't even have a gun


by: pateshunn from: jackson mi
December 16, 2012 10:54 PM
to the best of my knowledge president obama u are the in the world thank u for being their for all of the panters an other u have agood heart u are the best i know u have a lot on your plate but u get the job done no one can.t take your place u take action quick an fast your speech was wonerful im very about what happen in this world today we need to pray an ask god for peaces on earth


by: SRCMurthy Vanimisetti from: Hyderabad
December 16, 2012 10:15 PM
It is great to note that USA is able to protect itself from the terrorism and any outside threat. But it is very unfortunate to save itself from the inside violence. Can't they have any mechanism? Any how my sympathies with the victims and their families.


by: Nwvotes
December 16, 2012 9:57 PM
Should Sandy Hook Elementary be reopened or closed forever? Vote at www.nationwidevotes.com


by: Reeshanand from: Pune, India
December 16, 2012 9:33 PM
Within 10 minutes almost 30 people are dead. Even after the carnage we see people like Mr. Louis Gohmert talking so heartlessly. In a free, democratic, law abiding society, does he mean to say that people must be ready with guns to fight each other and the government?! From what is seen on news, The President is doing the best he could do as President, but it seems that the gun lobby is even more powerful than The President, that he is unable to act upon his decisions. Mr. Louis Gohmert's opininon, that teachers should carry M-4 [assault rifle] is mindless pathetic for any responsible elected representative to make. Armed guards at schools would have made some sense, but teachers walking around with assault rifles, no sensible person could suggest such an option. These killings must stop, human life is more valuable, little children; the future of a nation is more valuable. This is the most critical point of time to decide which is more important! May Almighty give the strength to all the bereaved families to bear all these pains calmly and move on to a peaceful life ahead!


by: Venkat
December 16, 2012 5:53 PM
BAN GUNS!!!!!

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by: almoros
December 17, 2012 4:58 AM
You`re utterly right! Thank you Reeshanand!

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by: pat reid from: jackson mi
December 16, 2012 11:34 PM
lets have faith in god he all we have now beside our family an friends an our president we all pray for the familys damn xmas u have your life not the kids was killed in connticut xmas is every day dont for get it i love every i dont know u i still love i have a wonderful grandmother she.s not with us any she will always be missed grandmother thaught how to love an respect people u need to do the same the world can.t be hateful for ever lets make peace no more killing put all away for good do it for the world

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by: Doug from: USA
December 16, 2012 10:28 PM
Venkat
Have said this before and will say this as many times as necessary here.You just cannot punish us law abiding gun owners due to the act of one crazy person.I am also for a ban on assault weapons for civilians use.The weapons I have are
2 handguns that I use for personal protection ad as well
competitive sport shooting and in the fall I use my rifles and go hunting with my friends for moose and deer.Yet you want to deny me my constitutional right to own a firearm.You must be one of those foreigners in a far away country that doesnt understand our culture and our way of life here.I can assure you that a total gun bad wont happen.

If guns are outlawed,only outlaws will have guns


by: stefanie from: NC
December 16, 2012 5:44 PM
Gun regulation or strict laws on guns is not the answer. Guns don't kill people, people kill people. These guns were not registered to this lunatic but to his mother. What is the alternative? Force everyone to relinquish their guns? That way, criminals and the truly evil will have their (unregistered black market) weaponry and feel more confident breaking into homes knowing that they most likely will have no way of defending themselves.

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by: Yoshi from: Sapporo
December 17, 2012 9:20 AM
Imagine the world where there is no guns. Please imagine there exist such socities where citizens need not to protect with guns. Imagine most industrialized countries are such countries now.

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by: bonnie from: MI
December 17, 2012 12:03 AM
Please stop parroting the nonsensical talking points of the NRA. This doesn't happen every few months in countries with sensible gun laws, and care for those with severe and violent forms of mental illness.
I have had it with these ridiculous arguments. By shilling for the NRA, mindlessly repeating "guns don't kill people," you are complicit in the deaths of children. Please learn to think critically and compassionately.

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