PRESS EDITORIAL: Citizens young and bold and soon to be armed—with the vote

Pick a time in recent history. Let’s say the start of the 21st century, 18 years ago.

Who would have imagined then that dozens of students would be murdered in American schools by evildoers armed with legally-purchased assault rifles designed for warfare?

Who would have imagined then that students would lead a crusade to force elders who have tolerated unrestricted access to weapons made to kill humans to act against gun violence?

Yes, America has changed, tragically for the worse, but perhaps now—hopefully now—for the better.