Alcoholics define insanity as doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results.

Every time a shooting takes place, the politicians come out shouting for more gun laws. Let's think about this logically for just a second. If laws against murder aren't enough to stop a perpetrator, do we really believe a gun law will stop him?

A person bent on killing multiple innocents will accomplish his mission. Anyone with an upper two digit IQ can make weapons. As long as there is gasoline and diesel, fertilizer, household cleaners, silverware and hardware stores, there are weapons to be had on the cheap.

When we, as a nation, decide that we are ready to attack the mental health crisis that is been overlooked for far too long, then we are ready to stop these killings. A sane person does not kill children, and a psychopath doesn't care about the style of weapon needed to accomplish an evil outcome.

My heart breaks for the people of Uvalde. It also likely that I know one or two of the medics who responded to this horrifying event. It hurts and I pray.

Root cause analysis will lead to mental health issues, not the weapon of choice. Let's keep our eye on the ball. We need to fix the minds, hearts and souls of our people immediately now. People with mental health issues are no less ill than heart disease or cancer patients. Why does our healthcare system treat them like they are disposable?

Edit to add this post script: Do we blame the car for the DUI crash that wipes out an innocent family? Do we blame the water for the drowning? Do we blame the bridge for the suicide?