Attack Should Not Trigger Police State

Jeffrey Birnbaum, Wash TimesThe horrific attacks in Tucson, Ariz., constitute a wake-up call, but not one that requires more action. It requires less.Sadly, we've been reminded that violence and extremism still produce a lethal brew. With good reason, some lawmakers will try again to stiffen gun-control laws to make it even harder for unstable individuals to buy a firearm. That's a debate worth having.But beyond that, Congress faces the serious danger of overreacting. Two bad ideas in particular are being discussed widely.

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