Editorial: We can't say we weren't warned about shooting

"In what kind of country, the sensible people asked, do political leaders across the board not condemn a sign at a rally that reads: "We left our guns at home — this time"?

In what kind of country do people show up at presidential speeches with guns on their hips?

In what kind of a country do callers to radio shows routinely smear those with whom they disagree — beginning with our president — as "traitors" and "un-American," while pandering hosts say only, "Thanks for the call."

If we continue this way, the sensible people warned, something will happen.

And now something has happened."