I think we have to be very careful not to just categorize and suggest that this is the only one we have to be worried about. There are broader issues that have to be discussed.
Editor's note · Context
Tom Ridge emphasizes the need for a broader discussion on issues related to violence and firearms beyond just the specific incident.
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