User blog comment:Ḡwẵine Ḹٍٍkƨ Ĺiĸe Ͼềлȑềd/Tragic Connecticut News/@comment-5465618-20121215182018

There is an amendment  that states it is a constitution right for Americans to be able to own a gun. So, it is not that easy for Obama to ban guns -- there are actual organization like the NRA that put up big money to keep this amendment alive. Something should be done, but it's   has been a long battle. This same thing happened with Columbine High School in1999- 2000. Clinton was still in office -- Michale Moore even made a documentary about the subject. I agree with you. Obama has many issues to overcome and make happen. I am sure after this incident he is going to step up and do something. However, it is not going to be easy for him to get legislation to past it is an endless battle. There are Americans who truly love their guns -- some can't have enough guns. I actually use to attend a cycling class of this guy a  staunch Republican who thrives on owning a gun(s). It's crazy...