After an elementary school shooting spree in Connecticut (USA) in which 20 children were killed, debate has once again started on whether the USA needs to re-think its gun laws. Considering that there have been several shootings in the US, where a lone gunman has gone on the rampage, targeting public places and more often educational institutions, it is surprising that gun laws are still in the stage of debate.

Every time there is a shooting like Friday’s with horrendous and tragic consequences, the US media, the public and politicians weigh in about changing the country’s gun laws. It is time for the country’s policy makers to talk about how much freedom is too much.