As of today, Friday October 2, 2015 The New York Times published an opinionated article titled, “The Political Ritual After Mass Shooting” by The Editorial Board. After the shooting massacre that occurred this past Thursday at an Oregon Community College, the republican candidates only gave condolences to the families and community who lost loved ones, nothing more. As for president Barrack Obama made clear this should be a political issue and he would not stop addressing the issue until everyone can come to an agreement of having more Gun Laws being passed. The editorial board made clear this topic is a huge concern and should be focused on which I completely agree upon.

 With presidential campaigns growing, this topic will be the main talk. But from the editorial board point of view, they noticed a changing of topics from gun massacre to “another mental health problem” coming from mostly republican politicians, including Donald Trump. Though, as well said on the article, the fact about guns being purchased in stores is so much simpler, it does not matter if those are mentally ill or not. The sad reality is how often shooting spree is occurring in the United States.

Included in the article were analysts findings over a 13-year study period were there was a 10 percent rise from 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 of shooting spree happenings. They also found that the gunmen have been observing passed shooting sprees and the fame of those who have murdered multiples at a time. Having this information in the article is clear that there is not talk about gun control, but after many more incidents occurring this has become a big controversial issue.

As for some of the democratic presidential candidates, this issue is being talked about with a more serious view such as greater gun safety from candidate Hillary Rodham. As for another candidate, Bernie Sanders, who is proud to support Obama’s outline on more gun laws. The letter comes to an end with the editorial board coming back to republican candidates sending sympathy to families but to also solve the solution to this major problem of shooting sprees and gun control.