We've got a gun culture problem, and we're stuck with it. As much as I would be in favor of trying to change that through discourse and laws, I don't believe it's possible at this point. There's really no hope of ever clearing out all the weapons that are available in any of our lifetimes.
The gun proponents seem to push this idea that Aurora would've turned out better if there were other armed citizens. To which I reply, what? The attacker came prepared, he used gas to cause confusion and he was possibly wearing bullet resistant tactical gear. At this point, it seems clear he also had the superior weapon and brought plenty of ammunition. I'm to believe that people who only practice with their weapons (if they bother to learn proper use and safety at all) under ideal conditions would've been ready to deal with that? Right.... Military and police forces around the world have trouble coming up with training to acclimate personnel to the fog of combat situations, but an armed concerned citizen fully has that problem solved with what's commercially available in the way of preparation?
The whole thing seems like it's just been the same old rubbernecking at tragedy for everyday people, advertising revenue for the media, and opportunities for people with a political agenda to piggyback.
After this whole thing was over, I went to the movies, several states away from Colorado, and the cinema to see Batman had an idiotic sign up about checking backpacks and messenger bags. I guess they were saying any violence would have to be restricted to pistols, knives, and whatever else you could tape to your legs or stuff into the waist of your pants or possibly fit into a purse? It was retarded to say the least.