As Congress investigates the first assassination attempt on President Trump’s life, the nation is reeling from a second. The sequel may be a harbinger, as one act of political violence often inspires others. To stop the spread, we need cool waters of peace to douse the flames of rage.
Waving revolvers, four presidential assassins perform “The Gun Song” in “Assassins” by Stephen Sondheim. “All you have to do,” they sing in the ode to triggers, “is move your little finger, and you can change the world.” It’s both a catchy tune and a tempting idea to deranged and radical minds.
