instaPoll: In light of last week’s shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, which of the following statements represent your views?

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Americans watched the news of last week's unprovoked and incomprehensible tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut with shock, horror and sadness.  In response, as a parent and grandparent, I wrote 'A personal reflection on Sandy Hook,' and continue to grieve along with the rest of the nation as we mourn the loss of those twenty precious children and six brave teachers and school administrators. Citizens all across the country are left asking, 'what can we do to prevent this type of violence from happening again?' Question of the week: In light of last week's shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, which of the following statements represent your views?  (multi-answer) ( ) The shooting at Sandy Hook demonstrates the need to improve mental health screening and support.  ( ) Serious resources need to be devoted to improving security and safety measures in our schools. ( ) I am concerned with the impact of violent video games, movies, and television shows on minors. ( ) Violence similar to Sandy Hook could be controlled by restricting the sale and possession of firearms. ( ) I am concerned that additional gun control legislation will infringe on the second amendment rights of law-abiding citizens but will do little to stop future violence. ( ) I fear that cultural shifts away from traditional values contribute to violence. ( ) I don't know. ( ) Other. Take the poll here. Find out the results of last week's instapoll here. Find out the results of my instapoll about the "Fiscal Cliff" here.

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