Deanna, that was the finest editorial I have seen on the Tucson tragedy. Having spent more than 20 years as a copy editor/proofreader here in Florida, I have read the words of many a 'talking head'. You hit the nail precisely on its head when you suggested that what we need is self control. There is precious little of it in today's society - nobody wants to take responsibility for their own actions. Thank you for a delightfully well written piece.
Dispatchdave, Cape Coral, Florida