> A supposed shift of opinion of this magnitude is simply
> inconceivable without some major cause, yet episodes of
> horrific firearms violence have continued to occur at an
> increasing pace [...]
Cite? Or is that just your impression from listening to "the news" ...?
I might start here:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/topics/crime/gun-violence/
(hint: it doesn't support your thesis in the slightest)
> and that can only increase sentiment in favor of gun control.
It can? You can't think of any other response?
> The only conceivable explanations are massive media brainwashing
> and/or pushpolling by Gallup.
Better get your tin hat back on before some slips through!
/jordan