San Bernardino Shooting Creates Intersection Of Grief, Gun Control, Prayer Debate

WASHINGTON (AP) – It’s a natural reaction in times of grief: Politicians from both parties offered supportive thoughts and prayers for those killed in the San Bernardino shootings. But within hours, social media was awash with pushback from gun control advocates calling out those who offer prayers without pushing for tighter gun laws.
“Your ‘thoughts’ should be about steps to take to stop this carnage,” Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut tweeted. &ldq