this week the nation was once again shocked by the everyday as a gunman killed nine at a community college in oregon its the uniquely american gun paradox how something so horrifying can be so routine as a somber bordering on disgusted president obama noted weve become numb to this in truth this actually isnt everyday violence its more than everyday in the 274 days of 2015 weve had 294 mass shootings and 986 since sandy hook in 2012 the question is when will our level of disgust be high enough that we do whats needed to lower the body count if you think this is a problem said the president then you should expect your elected officials to reflect your views until that happens he said we all bear a share of the blame we collectively are answerable to those families who lose their loved ones because of our inaction will we rise to the challenge sunday roundup