Decision 2012: President Obama Speaks at Prayer Vigil for Victims of Shooting

While speaking at a prayer vigil for victims of the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, President Barack Obama said he would use the power of his office to take steps to "avoid more tragedies like these."

Class discussion: Did the president talk about gun control in this year's election? Why have many state lawmakers voted to remove gun restrictions, including bans on carrying guns in schools, bars and stadiums? How politically powerful is the National Rifle Association? Why?