Ya know - its not the first time I've been called:
CAPTAIN OBVIOUS (which must be said in a booming radio announcer type voice for proper effect) Though if your going to call me that, at least warn me ahead of time so I can go don my cape!
However, SafeKeeper brought up the availability of guns as if that had something to do with this incident. I simply questioned why bring that up since it had no bearing - and logically came to the conclusion that he was indicating his opinion that the legal availability of firearms was somehow a danger. Thus I pointed out to him the danger of outlawing guns - which is that normal citizens - who have the right to firearms themselves currently - would lack the ability to protect their homes and property since criminals would secure guns regardless of whether they are legally available or not.
Edit - I mentioned to my lady about the Taliban claiming responsibility - her response was - and I quote: "If a fart caused fear in the US, the Taliban would claim they were the ones that let it loose." Needless to say, she doesn't think they have much of a legitimate claim.....