Archive

The Batman Shooting: The Trouble With Acting Too Fast

I Quit

Like previous tragedies, the movie-theater shooting in Colorado has led to all sorts of fevered calls to action. Jesse Singal on why psychologists think we should resist that impulse.

articles/2012/07/22/the-batman-shooting-the-trouble-with-acting-too-fast/aurora-tragedy-psychology-singal_xbcd1g
Barry Gutierrez / AP

Friday’s movie-theater shooting in Aurora, Colo., which left at least 12 people dead, has ignited the same conversation as those that have followed other gun-related tragedies: what can be done to prevent this from happening again? And the debates that have ensued, on issues ranging from gun

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article. 

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.