The Courage to Listen

Following the Colorado massacre, a debate ensued between those who thought one civilian armed with a handgun (or several civilians so armed?) could have prevented the whole thing, and those who thought yet another weapon in a situation of no visibility, mass confusion, and a villain decked out in body armor would only have increased the loss of life. Each side was convinced their position was unassailably right, and the other side was stupid and—if we’re to be honest—part of the reason th...