Republicans Are Right. Stricter Gun Laws Might Not Prevent Mass Shootings.

The political conversation unfolding after the latest string of shootings has been similar to previous ones. Democrats are eager to pass laws every year, the same way I’m eager to ask my manager for a raise at every yearly performance review. The answer is always no, but it doesn’t make me any less likely to state my truth with the necessary facts next time.

But then there’s Republican senators. If it’s tied to gun restrictions, then nothing can be done to change their mind, no matter how small a version…