On AlterNet: gun violence

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40 Violent Incidents and the Right-Wing Rhetoric that Presaged Them

Coalition to Stop Gun ViolenceJanuary 10, 2011.

After the Supreme Court affirmed citizens' rights to overthrow the government should it become tyrannical, a rash of politically-tinged violence was let loose on the nation.

When Will We Reach the Tipping Point on Guns?

Cenk Uygur, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. April 6, 2009.

How many shootings does there have to be in the news before we wonder about the wisdom of allowing just about anyone to get a gun in America?

Former Northern Illinois University Student Opens Fire, Kills Five on Campus

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend AlterNet: PEEK. February 15, 2008.

Counting down till someone on the far right makes a reference to, or lays direct blame for this on homos.

Patriot's Day: Stop the Violence

Amy Goodman, King Features Syndicate. April 18, 2007.

What is patriotism, and what is not? Howard Zinn asked recently. Fighting to stop the war in Iraq, fighting to stop gun violence at home: that is true patriotism.