In Boston, two young men wreak havoc by planting bombs, killing innocent people. Conservative Republicans in Congress immediately call for suspension of any protection under the Constitution, saying the one who survived needs to be treated as an enemy combatant not entitled to due process.
In contrast, young men in Columbine, Tucson, Denver and Sandy Hook kill innocents using assault weapons. Congressional Republicans block background checks for gun purchases and restrictions on assault weapon sales because of the "Right to Bear Arms" protected by the Second Amendment.
The conclusion that can be drawn is: If you are planning mass murder, you need to use an assault weapon. That way your Constitutional rights are sacrosanct.
Joseph LaLumia
Hudson