I’m working on a post on the recent flood of mass shootings. My first thoughts as always are of the victims and their loved ones; I personally wish we would let the bodies cool before politicizing these tragedies.

David Niewert gets “pride” of place for tying the Pittsburgh ambush that killed three police officers to gun-rights advocates and those who oppose Obama; I guess we can tie the Oakland police murders to black nationalism and gangster rap with equal honesty (hint: both claims are deeply dishonest, misleading, and morally devalue the person who makes them).

Again, disgusting, dishonest claims – made to score political points in the most sensational ways possible.

To get a good sense of my response, check out all these posts, and specifically this one.