The urge to "do something" in the face of tragic events, no matter if that something is constructive or destructive, is irresistible for most politicians. We see that with Sen. Raphael Warnock (D–Ga.), who concedes he can't think of any law that could have presented a recent school shooting. But that doesn't stop him from advocating more legislation anyway. It's a bad habit among officials that threatens more friction between government and the public without solving any problems.
