Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

Henican: Sandy Hook, Jovan Belcher, and gun control

Mourners grieve at one of the makeshift memorials

Photo credit: AP | Mourners grieve at one of the makeshift memorials for victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn. (Dec. 16, 2012)

Two weeks ago, sportscaster Bob Costas was widely denounced for mentioning gun control on "Sunday Night Football." Costas, who grew up in Commack and graduated from Commack High School South, spoke a day and a half after a Kansas City Chiefs linebacker shot his girlfriend to death then turned the gun on himself.

Much too soon! Totally insensitive! Or so the critics roared.

Please, would...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Get a 4-week trial for $1
Subscribe

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Find Newsday on Facebook

advertisement | advertise on newsday