James is the very definition of a terrorist. All too often the right gets labeled for acts of "domestic terrorism," but this phenomenon exists on the left too. Arson on federal buildings, courthouses, and general lawlessness are hallmarks of terrorism from the radical left, and James fits the textbook definition in this horrific tragedy.
The proliferation of guns is a root cause of these incidents. Research has proven that where there are more guns, there's more gun violence. Gun control laws work and, if anything, NYC and similar cities need to further tighten up their restrictions.
In incidents like the NYC subway shooting, both the right and left talk extensively about how to prevent these tragedies. But sadly their words don't translate into actions that actually curb the violence.